Beef Steak Gyros
Try the ever popular gyro with tender beef Flat Iron Steaks. Serve this with a refreshing yogurt sauce. This recipe is soon to be a family favorite.
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 11
Ingredients
Yogurt Sauce:
Garnish:
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine Yogurt Sauce ingredients in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
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Step 2
Combine oregano and garlic; press evenly onto beef Flat Iron Steaks. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 11 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Cooking Tip: To grill, place steaks in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steaks, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness; turning occasionally.
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Step 3
Carve steaks into thin slices; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve beef in pita pockets with tomatoes, onion and yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Information
402 Calories
5.1g SAT FAT
31g PROTEIN
4.6 mg IRON
9.4 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 402 Calories; 117.9 Calories from fat; 13.1g Total Fat (5.1 g Saturated Fat; 0.4 g Trans Fat; 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 75 mg Cholesterol; 738 mg Sodium; 41 g Total Carbohydrate; 4 g Dietary Fiber; 31 g Protein; 4.6 mg Iron; 552 mg Potassium; 5.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 5.4 mcg Vitamin B12; 9.4 mg Zinc; 63 mcg Selenium; 119.2 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, and Potassium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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