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Beef Gyros are tender, marinated beef chuck cooked low and slow, served warm in pita bread with a tangy homemade yogurt-dill cucumber sauce. The marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano infuses authentic Greek flavor throughout the meat.
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Place beef in slow cooker.
Mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour over beef, turning beef to coat.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours (until meat is tender).
Make yogurt-dill sauce by stirring together greek yogurt, diced cucumber, dill, and salt.
Warm pitas as package directs.
Top pitas with sliced meat, yogurt sauce and toppings.
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Store cooked beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. The yogurt sauce keeps separately for 4 days.
slow cooker or Dutch oven (for braising) · sharp knife for slicing
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Yes. Marinate the beef up to 8 hours ahead, then cook when ready. Store cooked meat in the fridge for 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
Boneless beef chuck steak works best—it has enough marbling to stay tender during slow cooking and absorbs marinade flavors well.
Yes. Tzatziki, hummus, or a simple lemon-garlic mayo all pair well with beef gyros.
The meat should be very tender and easily shredded with a fork, typically 4–6 hours on low in a slow cooker or 2–3 hours braised in the oven at 300°F.
Yes. Keep marinade proportions the same and increase or decrease meat quantity. Adjust cooking time if using significantly more or less beef.
