Easy Steak Gyros with Yogurt-Mint Sauce
Strips of herb-seasoned, pan-seared beef, piled onto warm flatbread with sweet tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and the most incredible paprika-scented, yogurt-mint sauce.
These are the best gryos ever. They’re equally satisfying and refreshing, and they’re super easy to prepare! While the steak quickly sears, the yogurt sauce comes together with a handful of zingy ingredients.
You can also make these gryos with lamb and chicken if desired. There are no gyro rules, use what you have or what you’re craving!
I used warm flatbread but you can also use pocketless pitas. I suggest warming either option (either in a 200-degree oven or the microwave) before serving. When the warm bread hits the cool yogurt sauce and crisp vegetables, it’s pure heaven.
About the Greek seasoning
This recipe calls for Greek seasoning, a spice blend consisting of Mediterranean herbs (oregano, basil, parsley, dill, and sometimes rosemary). If you don’t have Greek seasoning, you may substitute Italian seasoning as it has a similar blend of basil, parsley, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
Easy Steak Gyros with Yogurt-Mint Sauce
Ingredients
For the Yogurt-Mint Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Gyros
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning, or Italian seasoning
- 1 pound steak of choice, thinly sliced
- 4 flatbreads or pocketless pitas, warmed if desired
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, or grape tomatoes, sliced
- Crumbled feta cheese
Equipment
Instructions
- To make the yogurt-mint sauce, in a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, mint, oregano, and paprika. Mix well and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the steak and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until you reach your desired level of doneness. Add the Greek seasoning (or Italian seasoning) and cook for 1 minute, until the herbs are fragrant.
- Spread some of the yogurt mixture on the flatbreads (or pocketless pitas). Top with the steak, red onion, tomatoes, and feta. Serve with extra yogurt sauce on the side.