Gyros (As Close As You Can Get Without The Spit!)

Name: Gyros (As Close As You Can Get Without The Spit!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (rub between your fingers); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 1 lb flank steak; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 4 pita bread rounds; 3 cups lettuce, chopped; 1 cup peeled diced and seeded tomatoes; 1 cup peeled diced and seeded cucumber; 1 cup plain yogurt (drained)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (rub between your fingers)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 lb flank steak
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
4 pita bread rounds
3 cups lettuce, chopped
1 cup peeled diced and seeded tomatoes
1 cup peeled diced and seeded cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt (drained)

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["Combine wine, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.", "Cut steak across the grain into slices as thin as possible.", "I use the Chinese trick of putting the meat in the freezer and partially freeze so that it will slice easier.", "Pour wine marinade over meat strips, refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour.", "Drain strips.", "Add butter or margarine to saute' pan.", "Add meat, in two batches, and saute' until brown on both sides.", "Remove to serving platter and keep warm.", "Wrap pitas in damp paper towels and microwave until very warm.", "Open one end of each pita to make pocket.", "Set out lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and yogurt.", "Let each person make his own.", "Tips: If you are lucky enough to have a Middle Eastern food store around,ask them for Lebne (pronounced""leeb nee"") and use in place of the drained yogurt.", "It is much richer and creamier.", "Or make your own Tzatziki (cucumber, garlic, yogurt dip)."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dry red wine, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (rub between your fingers), and more.

Yes, Gyros (As Close As You Can Get Without The Spit!) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!