Grilled Beef Gyros Recipe

Grilled Beef Gyros Recipe

  • 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • CUCUMBER SAUCE:
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 8 pita breads, warmed and halved
  • thinly sliced onion
  • Chopped tomato
  1. In a blender or food processor, place the onion, garlic, sugar, mustard, ginger, pepper and cayenne; cover and process until onion is finely chopped. Add soy sauce and water; process until blended. Place the beef in a large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  2. For sauce, combine the cucumber, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor; cover and process until cucumber is chopped. Add vinegar and oil; process until blended. Transfer to a boil; stir in sour cream. Refrigerate until serving.
  3. Drain and discard marinade. Grill beef, covered, over medium-hot heat until meat reaches desired doneness. Place beef in pita halves. Top with cucumber sauce, sliced onion and chopped tomato. Refrigerate any remaining sauce.