Grilled Beef Gyros Cucumber Sauce (Tzatziki)

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 T. brown sugar
• 1 T. ground mustard
• 1/2 t. ground ginger
• 1/2 t. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 c. water
• 3 pounds beef sirloin
• Cucumber Sauce (recipe below)
• pita bread, warmed and halved
• thinly sliced onion, cucumber, and/or tomato

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from frugallivingnw.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender or food processor, combine the onion, garlic, sugar, mustard, ginger, and cayenne pepper; cover and process until onion is finely chopped. Add soy sauce and water; process until blended.

Place the beef in a large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-3 hours.

Drain and discard marinade. Grill beef, over medium-high heat until meat reaches desired doneness. Place beef in pita halves. Top with cucumber sauce and sliced vegetables.

Yield: 6-8 servings