Grilled Beef Gyros

Tender grilled beef slices wrapped in pita with tzatziki, onions, and tomatoes. A Mediterranean street food favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices cucumber sauce:
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 cups sour cream
  • 8 pita breads, warmed and halved thinly sliced onion
  • chopped tomato