Beef Gyros
Portion Size: 1 wrap
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 1 lb. beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips | Trim all visible fat and skin, cut into strips |
| ½ cup cucumbers | Washed, trimmed and coarsely chopped |
| ½ teaspoon dried dill weed | |
| 2 tablespoons garlic (divided) | Washed, peeled, and minced |
| 2 tablespoons cup distilled white vinegar | |
| 2 tablespoons lemon juice (divided) | |
| 1 teaspoon onion powder | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided) | |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt | |
| ¼ teaspoon oregano, dried | |
| ¼ teaspoon black ground pepper | |
| 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar | |
| 8 (6 inch) Pita bread rounds | |
| ½ cup tomato diced | Washed, trimmed and diced |
| ¼ cup red onion | Washed, trimmed and diced |
| 1 cup lettuce | Washed, trimmed and shredded |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | Place Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill weed, ½ garlic, ½ of lemon juice, white vinegar, 1/2 olive oil, pepper and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Chill. | |
| 2 | Wisk together, remaining garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, remaining olive oil, and oregano in a large pan. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in beef strips and toss to evenly coast. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. | |
| 3 | Pre heat the oven’s broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. | |
| 4 | Remove beef from marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place beef on a large baking sheets. Broil 2- 4 minutes per side. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. | Cooked to minimum 155F degrees. |
| 5 | Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Heat pita bread in skillet until warm and soft. Serve warmed pita bread topped with beef strips, yogurt sauce, tomatoes, onions and lettuce. | Chilled internal temperature maintained at 41°F. |
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