Beef Brisket Gyros
Gyros are my go to meal when I need something savory, filling, but still bursting with fresh flavors. I have to admit that before I moved to Alberta I had never truly had a perfect medium rare steak. I just had never liked beef that much till I tried the grass fed variety that we eat out here! Sad I know but I’ve been making up for lost time, and that’s where this recipe comes in.
What Are Gyros?
Gyros are a Greek dish made from meat shaved from an upright rotisserie. Traditionally pork or chicken are used in the old country but beef is a common substitute in North America. It’s served in a pita stuffed with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki and sometimes even french fries (yum!). Now I don’t have a vertical rotisserie lying around my kitchen, surprising I know seeing as I have most other gadgets! Instead I’ll show you how to make these delicious beef brisket gyros in the oven and while it may take a bit of time, believe me these gyros are worth it.
Ingredients In Beef Brisket Gyros
Beef brisket
Beef brisket – We want a cut of meat that will slice up beautifully after being slow cooked. Olive oil – We’re going to use this to oil to sear our meat before putting it in the oven. Beef broth – You can use water to braise your beef but I prefer to use beef broth as it gives so much more flavor to the dish
Dry rub
Italian seasoning – Such a great spice cabinet staple. I definitely recommend picking some up if not for this recipe, then for anything else! Herbs – Oregano and dill, both dried. Garlic powder – This flavor concentrate will be better used in our rub than fresh or minced. Salt and pepper – To taste.
Gyros
Pitas – Medium sized, store bought are fine but if you’d like to make them fresh, follow my recipe here. Tzatziki – Again store bought is fine but my recipe here will send this dish truly to the moon! Greek salad – We want a veggie base that is fresh but full of it’s own complex flavor, my Greek Salad recipe is easy and quick to whip up.
How To Make Beef Brisket Gyro
Other Ways To Make Beef Brisket Gyros
Slow cooker
Follow the same instructions, but instead of the oven, place the brisket in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for about 5 hours.
Pressure cooker
Beef Brisket in the Instant Pot is incredibly easy to make, simply use my Instant Pot Beef Brisket recipe.
Storing Leftover Beef Gyros
The sauce and salad can both be stored in the fridge in airtight containers for up to 2 days. The beef brisket itself can be stored in the fridge for 3 -4 days, in the freezer the brisket will last up to 3 months.
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Skillet Braised Greek Chicken Thighs Greek Meatballs Savory Cheese Pie Greek Potato Foil Packs One Pot Greek Chicken Orzo Greek Lamb Burgers Beef Bourguignon Beef Wellington Beef Tenderloin
