Beef Gyro

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice 1.5 lb of beef sirloin or flank steak against the grain into ¼-inch strips. Slicing across the grain is what makes the meat tender.

2. 2

   Marinate at least 4 hours: ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1.5 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper.

3. 3

   Make the tzatziki: grate 1 cucumber, salt lightly, squeeze out water. Mix with 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 grated garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, ½ teaspoon salt.

4. 4

   Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over the highest heat until smoking. Cook the beef in batches (don't crowd) for 90 seconds per side. High heat creates char without overcooking.

5. 5

   Warm 4 pita breads in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Build each gyro: pita laid flat, generous tzatziki across the lower half, sliced beef, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, thinly sliced red onion. Roll tightly. Wrap the bottom in parchment to hold it together while eating.