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Pot Roast Gyros

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Pot roast gyros are a flavorful fusion of tender, slow-cooked beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy yogurt sauce wrapped in warm flatbread. This hearty handheld meal transforms classic pot roast into a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dinner or lunch.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 pita breads or flatbreads
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced or diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned.
  3. Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and beef broth to the pot.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
  7. Warm the pita bread or flatbread until soft and pliable.
  8. Assemble the gyros by adding shredded beef to each bread, then topping with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded lettuce.
  9. Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top, then wrap or fold and serve immediately.

Notes

  • A slow cooker works very well for this recipe and makes the beef especially tender.
  • Feta cheese or olives can be added for extra Mediterranean flavor.
  • Store-bought tzatziki can be used in place of the homemade yogurt sauce.
  • Fries can be added inside the wrap for a traditional gyro-inspired twist.
  • Lamb or chicken can be substituted for the beef if desired.
  • Store leftover beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Keep toppings and sauce separate and assemble fresh for the best texture.
  • The cooked beef can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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