Beef Gyros start with charred pita bread and are topped with succulent and tender shredded beef. The beef is topped with veggies and the best tzatziki sauce.
Beef Gyros
I have become obsessed with making beef gyros at home — they feel like takeout, but better. The slow-cooked beef is rich and tender, and when it’s layered with creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and all piled into a charred pita? It’s the kind of meal that makes you pause after the first bite.
At first, I really wasn’t expecting these to become such a popular addition in my home. But after that first batch, I was hooked. Not only are they straightforward to prep and fun to build, but they’re also reliable for casual dinners or impressing guests without the stress.
It is satisfying to them so much that I couldn’t resist creating other versions, including chicken, vegetarian, and steak.
Ingredients
- Sundried Tomatoes: Give a rich tomato flavor to the beef gyros.
- Beef Chuck Roast: The main ingredient, tenderized through slow cooking.
- Seasonings: Add depth to the beef’s flavor.
- Tomato Paste and Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: Give acidity and richness.
- Worcestershire Sauce and Bay Leaf: Provide umami and herbal notes.
- Pita Bread: The base for the gyro. Best when charred.
Tzatziki Sauce:
- Cucumber, Greek Yogurt, Garlic, Vinegar, Lemon, Olive Oil: Make a creamy and tangy tzatziki sauce.
- Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Parsley, Red Onion, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Paprika: Form a fresh and tangy salad that goes well with the beef.
How To Make Beef Gyros
- Season & Brown the Beef: Dry beef chuck roast, season with salt and pepper, then brown in a skillet.
- Slow Cook: Place the browned beef in a slow cooker with herbs, spices, tomato paste, and tomatoes. Cook for 7-9 hours.
- Make Tzatziki: Combine the grated cucumber, yogurt, garlic, vinegar, lemon, and oil.
- Prepare Salad: Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and onion with a lemon-paprika dressing.
- Char Pita: Briefly grill the pita bread until charred.
- Assemble: Fill a pita with shredded beef. Top it with the salad and tzatziki sauce. Serve right away.
Storage
- Beef: Cool and store in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use leftover beef in these baked sweet potatoes or this Beef Ragu.
- Tzatziki Sauce: Refrigerate beef gyro tzatziki in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
- Salad: Best fresh, but you can keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days.
- Pita Bread: Keep at room temp for 1-2 days or freeze for longer shelf life.
