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Grilled Skirt Steak Gyros Recipe

Grilled Skirt Steak Gyros Recipe

5.1 from 30 reviews

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?

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste. Refrigerate until needed.
  3. Assemble the Gyros: Set out toppings and steak. Warm pita bread if desired. Allow each person to assemble their own gyro.

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Keywords: Skirt Steak, Gyros, Tzatziki Sauce, Grilled, Mediterranean, Main Course