I’ve been excited to share this recipe all month long. It’s, without a doubt, my favorite recipe of April, and my family has been greatly enjoying it. This past fall, I discovered a new love for slow-cooked pot roast. I made this cider braised pot roast, and that recipe officially sold me on cooking more pot roast recipes, whether it’s fall, winter, spring, or summer. There are so many ways we can cook affordable meat and make it delicious! I’ve made classic pot roast, pineapple pot roast bowls, and even pot roast tacos, but again, this gyro is by far my favorite. A very simple and straightforward recipe that’s so delicious. Creighton, Mom, Dad, Asher, and even Oslo love this recipe! We love any kind of loaded “street food” style wrap/sandwich/bowl. The idea with these gyros is that they’re simple. Nothing too fancy, but they use such delicious flavors. Slow-cook the meat in the oven or the crockpot, then toss with sauce. Assemble your pitas and enjoy them with so much Tzatziki sauce.
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Step 1: the seasoning My go-to gyro seasoning blend is smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, fresh thyme, cayenne, and salt. I use this for most of my gyro wraps/bowls; it’s my favorite blend.
Step 2: slow-cook the meat You can braise the meat in the oven or use the crockpot. Both methods are almost identical and equally delicious. Arrange lots of sliced onions, shallots, and garlic in the bottom of your pot. Add beer, then lemon juice. If you prefer not to cook with beer, use broth. Slow braise the meat for 2-3 hours in the oven or 5 hours in the crockpot. As the meat is slowly cooking, the braising liquid turns into a yummy sauce. Save this sauce.
Step 3: shred the meat When the roast is falling apart, remove it from the pot and shred the meat.
Step 4: the sauce Now take the sauce in the pot and add butter, then simmer until it’s just barely reduced. You can make homemade Tzatziki sauce or use store-bought. I always make my own, then add crumbled feta cheese. It makes it even yummier.
Step 5: assemble Stuff the meat, onions, and sauce into warm pitas. Add Tzatziki sauce, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion, maybe some feta cheese, and then lots of fresh herbs. I always, always serve with homemade fries + ketchup for dipping, the perfect dinner! 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 Pot Roast 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!
