Grilled Skirt Steak Gyros Recipe
These Grilled Skirt Steak Gyros are a delicious and satisfying meal, perfect for a casual gathering or family dinner. Tender marinated skirt steak, flavorful tzatziki sauce, and a variety of fresh toppings all wrapped in warm pita bread – what’s not to love?
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Skirt Steak:
- 1 1/2 lb skirt steak
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (low-fat or full fat)
- 1/2 cup shredded cucumber, peeled and seeded if needed and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Additional Toppings:
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- Lettuce, black olives, feta
- Hummus
- Pita bread or naan breads
- Marinate and Grill: Place steak, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a large resealable bag or a baking dish. Marinate for 30-60 minutes. Grill on high heat for 4-5 minutes per side. Let rest and slice thinly against the grain.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until needed.
- Assemble the Gyros: Set out toppings and steak. Warm pita bread if desired. Allow each person to assemble their own gyro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Skirt Steak, Gyros, Tzatziki Sauce, Grilled, Mediterranean, Main Course