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Gyros with grilled beef and watercress

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Ingredients:

  • 450 g beef flank fillet
  • 4 pitas without a cavity inside
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 crushed cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp dried mint (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup natural yogurt, 2% fat
  • 1 onion, sliced ​​into 1 cm thick rings
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced ​​into 1 cm thick rings (remove seeds first)
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 1 bunch coarsely chopped watercress

Preparation:

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, mint (if using), oregano, paprika, a teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste. Transfer a tablespoon of the marinade to a small bowl, add the yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of water.

    Place the bell pepper and onion in a large bowl with the marinade and toss to combine. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add the meat to the bowl and toss to combine.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the peppers, onions, and meat, turning once, until charred, about 4 minutes per side for vegetables and 4-8 minutes per side for meat (depending on thickness). Let rest for about 5 minutes. Grill the pitas until charred, about 1 minute per side.

    Slice the steak across the grain. Place the meat, roasted vegetables, fresh tomato, and watercress in pitas. Top with yogurt sauce.

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