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grilled flank steak gyros

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

The instructions are for grilling the flank steak. But when the weather isn't great for outdoor cooking, I think this recipe would work just as well with broiling the beef.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled flank steak gyros

  • 1 lb
    flank steak
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder, divided
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 c
    cucumber, peeled and shredded
  • 7 oz
    container plain reduced-fat greek yogurt
  • 1/3 c
    vertically sliced red onion
  • 1/3 c
    fresh dill, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 4
    flatbread gyro pockets (1.5 ounces)
  • 4
    tomato slices, halved

How To Make grilled flank steak gyros

  • 1
    Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    Sprinkle steak evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Place steak on greased grill rack, and grill 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning after 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally into thin slices.
  • 3
    Place shredded cucumber in paper towels; gently squeeze to release moisture. Stir cucumber, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder into yogurt.
  • 4
    Combine onion, dill, oil, and juice in a bowl; toss to coat.
  • 5
    Divide steak evenly among flatbread pockets; top each with about 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup onion mixture, and 2 tomato halves.
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