How to Make Gyros on the Grill

Gryos are a traditional staple of Greek cuisine.

A Gyro is a traditional Greek dish that consists of meat, usually lamb or beef, wrapped in a pita and served with tomatoes, cucumber and tsatsiki sauce. Although gyros are commonly made of ground meat slow roasted on a revolving spit, it is possible to make a delicious alternative on your grill at home. Does this Spark an idea?

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1 lb. beef or lamb (makes six gyros)
Salt and pepper (for beef)
Lemon juice (for lamb)
Wooden skewers
Aluminum foil
Meat thermometer

Instructions

- 1
  
  Cut the meat into half-inch strips and season with spices of your choosing. For example, spice lamb with lemon juice or beef with salt and pepper.
- 2
  
  Preheat your grill to high. The gyros cook extremely quickly, and it is important to sear the flavor inside the meat.
- 3
  
  Fill your skewers with the cut and seasoned strips. Slide the slices from the top the bottom of the skewer. One pound of meat will make around six skewers.
- 4
  
  Lay a sheet of aluminum foil on your grill. This will protect the thin meat from burning and the wooden skewers from igniting.
- 5
  
  Grill the skewers for 10 minutes, flipping occasionally for an even sear on both sides.
- 6
  
  Stick a meat thermometer into one piece of meat. When the temperature is between 165 and 170 degrees take the meat off of the grill and allow it to rest for a few moments.
- 7
  
  Slide the meat off of the skewers with tongs. Stack the meat onto pita bread with your favorite sauces and vegetables and enjoy.