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Two Greek flank steak gyros wrapped in grilled whole-wheat flatbread with cool tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber on a wooden board.

Greek Flank Steak Gyros and Tzatziki

Tender, herb-marinated flank steak wrapped in warm whole-wheat flatbread with crisp fresh vegetables and homemade cucumber tzatziki.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Flank Steak & Marinade:
  • - 1.5 lbs flank steak lean cut
  • - 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • - 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • - 4 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - 0.5 tsp black pepper
For the Fresh Homemade Tzatziki Sauce:
  • - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or full-fat
  • - 0.5 cup English cucumber grated and thoroughly squeezed
  • - 1 clove garlic finely grated
  • - 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • - 0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • - Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembly & Toppings:
  • - 4 pocketless whole-wheat pita breads or large whole-wheat flatbreads
  • - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • - 1 medium cucumber sliced or diced
  • - 0.5 red onion very thinly sliced
  • - 0.25 cup fresh parsley or mint chopped
  • - 0.25 cup sheep's milk feta cheese crumbled, optional

Method
 

Step 1: Marinate the Steak
  1. Place the flank steak in a large sealable bag or dish. Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour over steak, seal, and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. Bring to room temperature 20 minutes before cooking.
Step 2: Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. Grate the English cucumber and squeeze hard inside a kitchen towel over the sink to remove excess moisture. In a bowl, combine squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt, grated garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill in refrigerator.
Step 3: Grill or Sear the Steak
  1. Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until smoking. Remove steak from marinade, discarding liquid. Sear steak for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare ($135°F). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly across the muscle grain at a 45-degree angle.
Step 4: Assemble the Gyros
  1. Warm whole-wheat flatbreads in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side. Spread a generous tablespoon of cool tzatziki down the center of each wrap. Layer with sliced flank steak, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion slices. Garnish with chopped herbs and crumbled feta cheese. Roll tightly and serve immediately.

Notes

- Slicing Technique: Always slice perpendicular to the visible grain lines to ensure tenderness in every bite.
- High Heat: Ensure the skillet is smoking hot before searing to get street-cart-style char lines without overcooking the meat center.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute whole-wheat flatbread with gluten-free warm pitas or serve as a gyro bowl over cooked farro or brown rice.