Greek-Style Beef Gyro
If you’re looking for a fresh, satisfying way to use up leftover braised short rib, these Beef Gyros are the perfect answer. Tender, flavourful beef is layered onto a warm pita with creamy tzatziki, crisp vegetables, peppery rainbow microgreens, and salty feta for an easy meal that comes together in just 15 minutes.
What we love most about this recipe is how it transforms leftovers into something that feels completely new. The richness of the short rib is balanced by cool tzatziki, juicy tomato, crunchy cucumber, and fresh microgreens, creating a meal that’s both hearty and refreshing.
Whether you’re making a quick weeknight dinner or an easy weekend lunch, these gyros are endlessly customisable. Add olives, pepperoncini, fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon to make them your own, and serve with roasted potatoes or a simple Greek salad for a complete meal.
If you have leftover short rib in the fridge, this is one recipe you’ll want to keep coming back to.
Greek-Style Beef Gyro
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 low-calorie pitas
- 2 tbsp tzatziki
- 2 cups rainbow microgreens
- 4 tbsp diced cucumber
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup leftover braised short rib warmed and shredded
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh dill
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the pitas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Heat the leftover short rib in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of tzatziki onto each pita.
- Divide the microgreens between both pitas, creating a fresh base.
- Top with the warm shredded short rib.
- Add the diced cucumber, tomato, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Finish with the crumbled feta and a squeeze of fresh lemon, if desired.
- Fold the pita and enjoy immediately.
