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Sheet Pan Steak Gyros: Street food inspired oven-roasted steak, seasoned, shredded, and stuffed inside fresh pitas with all the extras. Add delicious creamy feta swirled tzatziki sauce, garlic tahini sauce, and all of the desired toppings you love. This Greek-inspired steak gyro is SO GOOD. It makes for a quick, fun, delicious, and different weeknight meal. Serve each gyro with homemade fries (we love sweet potato) for a meal that everyone will truly love.
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One of our newer favorite foods over the past few years has been a gyro. They’re delicious, of course, but they’re also fun. I pile ours with all our favorite toppings plus homemade tzatziki sauce, and sometimes I’ll do a garlic tahini sauce, too. It’s delish!
Gyros are great to make on busy nights, either in the crockpot or with this quick 30-minute recipe. Someday…I’ll make lamb gyros, which are traditional, and would make my oldest brother, Creighton, so excited! He’s always asking me to make lamb gyros. He says they are his favorite.
Maybe my next cookbook! A lamb gyro! That would be fun! I have a recipe on the site, but it’s from 10 years ago. It’s probably time for an update!
Anyway, I can’t remember the first time I made a gyro, but over the years I’ve slowly perfected my seasoning blend. Sometimes I’ll use chicken, but more often, flank steak roasted up quickly and easily on a sheet pan is my go-to!
I make my homemade naan, or pull some out of the freezer. Then I chop up a whole bunch of lettuce and herbs and add feta to my tzatziki sauce.
Dinner is ready pretty quickly, and it’s always so yummy!
Let’s talk through the details
Ingredients
- Flank or skirt steak
- Garlic
- Sweet/smoked paprika
- Ground cumin
- Dried oregano
- Chili powder (you can use chipotle chili too)
- Cayenne
- Lemon zest
- Salt and chili flakes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh pitas or naan
- Feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce
And for serving, I recommend:
- Pickled red onion
- Shredded lettuce
- Sun-dried tomatoes with oil
- Pepperoncini
- Lots of fresh herbs (dill, basil, and parsley) are my go-tos
- Garlic tahini sauce
Special Tools
Just a sheet pan! Simple and easy today!
Steps
Step 1: season + marinate the steak
Working on a sheet pan, rub the steak with garlic, paprika, cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, cayenne, lemon zest, and olive oil. Season the steak with salt and chili flakes.
If time allows, let the steak marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 2:Â cook the steak
When ready, roast the steak at 475°F for 10-12 minutes. Allow the steak to cook until it’s done to your liking. I found 12 minutes to be the perfect time.
Then broil for 2-5 minutes to give it a char.
Let the steak rest before you slice to lock in the juices and flavors.
Step 3: Tzatziki sauce
You can make homemade Tzatziki sauce or use store-bought. I always make my own and add crumbled feta cheese. It makes it even yummier. You can also add some heat by adding a jalapeño!
Step 4: assemble
Stuff the steak and lettuce into warm pitas/naan. Add the feta swirled Tzatziki sauce, pickled red onion slices, maybe some sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini, and lots of fresh herbs. I love dill and basil.
To finish, I always, always serve homemade French fries—the perfect dinner! We’ve been loving sweet potato fries! I roast them with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt! They are so yummy served in the gyro or alongside the gyro!
Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites:
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Sticky Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki
Lastly, if you make these Sheet Pan Steak Gyros, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sheet Pan Steak Gyros with Feta Tzatziki Sauce
IngredientsÂ
- 1 1/2 pounds flank or skirt steak
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon sweet/smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- salt and chili flakes , (pink Himalayan salt)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 6 fresh pitas or naan, warmed
- lettuce, pickled red onion, and pepperoncini (or anything pickled), for serving
InstructionsÂ
- 1. Preheat the oven to 475° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or rub with oil.2. On the sheet pan, toss together the steak, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne, lemon zest, and season with salt. Add the olive oil and rub the spices into the meat. If time allows, marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.3. When ready, bake for 10 minutes. Switch the oven to broil. Broil for 2-5 minutes until the meat is crisping. Watch closely! Let the meat rest for 10 minutes, then thinly slice and toss with the sauce on the pan.4. Crumble the feta into the Tzatziki sauce.5. Stuff the shredded steak and lettuce into warmed pitas with tzatziki. Add any desired toppings. Drizzle over more tzatziki. Add some garlic tahini too. YUM! Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Loved it. Loved the ease of it. My family loved it. Our guests loved it. Thank you!
Hey Gretchen,
Happy Friday! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate you making it!
How do you prepare your pickled red onions?
Hi Katelyn,
Here is the recipe for my pickled onions:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/quick-pickled-veggies/
Please let me know if you have any other questions!
When do you add those 8 cloves of garlic?
Hi Madeleine,
You can add that in step 2 with the seasonings. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
I recently tried the Sheet Pan Steak Gyros with Feta Tzatziki Sauce recipe, and overall, it was a decent addition to my dinner rotation.
The concept of a sheet pan meal is always appealing for its simplicity and minimal cleanup, and this dish delivered on that front. The recipe came together fairly easily, with straightforward instructions that made it accessible even for a busy evening.
I followed my usual practice of marinating the steak overnight, as I do with most meats unless there’s an acidic component that might over-tenderize. This step added good flavor depth, and the steak came out tender and juicy. I stuck to the recipe’s ingredient list exactly, using the specified seasonings for the marinade and the components for the feta tzatziki sauce. The tzatziki was a highlight—creamy, tangy, and with a nice salty kick from the feta. It paired well with the warm pita and fresh veggies, making each bite refreshing and satisfying.
That said, the seasoning blend for the steak felt like it was missing something. The chili powder was prominent, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that the overall flavor profile needed a bit more complexity or balance.
Perhaps a touch more cumin for warmth or a pinch of smoked paprika for depth could elevate it—I’m still trying to pinpoint what would take it to the next level. The flavors weren’t bad by any means, just a little one-note compared to what I expected from a gyro-inspired dish.
All in all, this recipe is a solid 3.5 out of 5. It’s a great option for a quick, flavorful meal, especially if you love gyros and want something homemade. With a tweak or two to the seasoning, it could easily become a regular in my kitchen. I’d recommend it for anyone looking for an easy sheet pan dinner with bold Mediterranean vibes, but don’t be afraid to experiment with the spices to suit your taste!
Hi Matt,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing all of your detailed notes! Glad to hear you would make it again! xx
Has anyone done this recipe with chicken instead of steak? Would chicken be good using the same method ?
Hey Kelly,
Sure, chicken would also be delicious! You will probably need to increase your cook time for the chicken. I hope you love this recipe! xx
Yeah, it’s funny. I saw this recipe with tzatziki and feta assuming there was going to be an actual recipe for tzatziki instead of a link to Target to buy it.
Hi there,
If you would like the recipe for my homemade feta tzatziki, you can find that here:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chicken-gyros-with-feta-tzatziki/#wprm-recipe-container-117644
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
I noticed you cut your steak with the grain, is there a reason to do it that way or is it just your preference?
Hi Susan,
I do slice against the grain. It helps to lock in the moisture! I would recommend slicing against the grain. Hope you love this recipe! Have a great week!
Made this tonight with homemade pita and it was delicious! So much flavor in the meat! The pickled red onion idea added such a nice touch. Thanks!
Hey Carly,
Amazing! I appreciate you giving this recipe a try, so glad it turned out nicely for you! Have the best weekend!🌸
This recipe needs a lot of work. Many ingredients left out of the steps and 475 is way too hot for parchment paper
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Matt. So sorry to hear this recipe was not enjoyed. xx
Delish! Love gyros and the seasoning was YUMMmmmmy!
Hey there,
Awesome! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xx
I think something is off with the recipe instructions – I can’t see where to put the onion powder, garlic or paprika
Hi there,
So sorry, you can add those in step 2. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
Why does the recipe not mention using the smoked paprika, onion powder and garlic?
Hi there,
So sorry, you are going to add those in step 2. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
Hi! The quantities in print mode are wildly different than the actual recipe. Can you take a peek?
Hi Nina,
So sorry about that! We are working to get this fixed ASAP! Basically, when you press the print button, the serving size goes down to 2, if you adjust that, the ingredients will fix for you! Again, so sorry! xx
Made this last night and we enjoyed it. Spices brought the meat alive, though my grocery has limited cuts of meat. Next time I will plan ahead. Didn’t make the French fries and used store bought Tatziki sauce. Will make again.
Thanks so much, Bob! So glad to hear these gyros were enjoyed, thanks for giving them a try! xxT