Real Greek gyros cook on vertical spits for 4+ hours—this sheet pan version mimics that char in just 25 minutes.
Sheet Pan Beef Gyros
Discover a delicious and effortless twist on traditional gyros with these irresistible sheet pan beef gyros! In just about 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy tender, spiced beef paired with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki, all roasted to perfection. Dive into this flavorful feast that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 1/2 English cucumber, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Romaine lettuce
- 1/2 yellow onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (30 ml)
- Chopped parsley
- Tomatoes
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 lbs ground beef (or lamb) (907 g)lamb
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Crumbled Feta
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (180 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (15-30 ml)
- Pita
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- 1 teaspoon coriander (5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon cumin (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon paprika (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt & pepper
- Salt & pepper, to taste
📦Other(1)
- Sliced red onions
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2
In a bowl mix ingredients for the beef gyro. Then spread into an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper— I used an 18x13” but you can use a smaller pan for thicker strips (adjust cook time as needed).
- 3
Place parchment over top and roll until spread across the baking sheet and top is flat & even.
- 4
Using a bench scraper or knife score the meat into equal sized strips. Drizzle or brush with olive oil then bake for 20 minutes. For the last 3-5 minutes, turn oven to broil to slightly crisp.
- 5
Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by grating the cucumber, squeezing out excess liquid then adding to a bowl with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil and seasonings.
- 6
To assemble, add tzatziki and lettuce to a warm pita then top with gyro strips, tomato, red onions, tomato, parsley and feta.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Score the meat mixture into strips before baking but don't cut all the way through—this creates defined portions while maintaining structural integrity during cooking, preventing the mixture from breaking apart.techniquePartial scoring depth
- ✓Salt the grated cucumber and let it drain for 15 minutes, then squeeze out moisture using cheesecloth or paper towels to remove 60-70% of water content, preventing watery tzatziki.ingredient15 minutes, 60-70% moisture removal
- ✓Use the parchment paper as a press by rolling over it with a rolling pin—this eliminates air pockets and creates uniform thickness for even cooking at 400°F.technique
- ✓Switch to broil for the final 3-5 minutes to achieve Maillard browning at 500°F+ surface temperature, creating the characteristic crispy edges of traditional gyro meat.timing3-5 minutes, 500°F+
- ✓Brush olive oil on the scored surface before baking to promote browning and prevent the top layer from drying out during the 20-minute bake time.technique20 minutes
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Real Greek gyros cook on vertical spits for 4+ hours—this sheet pan version mimics that char in just 25 minutes.
Sheet Pan Beef Gyros
Discover a delicious and effortless twist on traditional gyros with these irresistible sheet pan beef gyros! In just about 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy tender, spiced beef paired with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki, all roasted to perfection. Dive into this flavorful feast that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(8)
- 1/2 English cucumber, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Romaine lettuce
- 1/2 yellow onion, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (30 ml)
- Chopped parsley
- Tomatoes
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 lbs ground beef (or lamb) (907 g)lamb
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Crumbled Feta
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (180 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (15-30 ml)
- Pita
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- 1 teaspoon coriander (5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon cumin (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon paprika (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt & pepper
- Salt & pepper, to taste
📦Other(1)
- Sliced red onions
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2
In a bowl mix ingredients for the beef gyro. Then spread into an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper— I used an 18x13” but you can use a smaller pan for thicker strips (adjust cook time as needed).
- 3
Place parchment over top and roll until spread across the baking sheet and top is flat & even.
- 4
Using a bench scraper or knife score the meat into equal sized strips. Drizzle or brush with olive oil then bake for 20 minutes. For the last 3-5 minutes, turn oven to broil to slightly crisp.
- 5
Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by grating the cucumber, squeezing out excess liquid then adding to a bowl with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil and seasonings.
- 6
To assemble, add tzatziki and lettuce to a warm pita then top with gyro strips, tomato, red onions, tomato, parsley and feta.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Score the meat mixture into strips before baking but don't cut all the way through—this creates defined portions while maintaining structural integrity during cooking, preventing the mixture from breaking apart.techniquePartial scoring depth
- ✓Salt the grated cucumber and let it drain for 15 minutes, then squeeze out moisture using cheesecloth or paper towels to remove 60-70% of water content, preventing watery tzatziki.ingredient15 minutes, 60-70% moisture removal
- ✓Use the parchment paper as a press by rolling over it with a rolling pin—this eliminates air pockets and creates uniform thickness for even cooking at 400°F.technique
- ✓Switch to broil for the final 3-5 minutes to achieve Maillard browning at 500°F+ surface temperature, creating the characteristic crispy edges of traditional gyro meat.timing3-5 minutes, 500°F+
- ✓Brush olive oil on the scored surface before baking to promote browning and prevent the top layer from drying out during the 20-minute bake time.technique20 minutes