Greek Beef Gyro Wrap Bowl with Creamy Garlic Feta
A hearty Mediterranean bowl loaded with seasoned gyro-style beef, fluffy rice (or warm pita), crisp veggies, and a rich, tangy garlic feta sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🥩 Gyro-Style Beef
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (85/15 for best flavor)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp ground coriander
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¾ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Juice of ½ lemon
🍚 Bowl Base
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2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (or quinoa)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup cucumber, diced
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¼ red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
🧄 Creamy Garlic Feta Sauce
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¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
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½ cup feta cheese
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2 cloves garlic
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1–2 tbsp lemon juice
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1–3 tbsp water (to thin)
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Black pepper to taste
Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness as desired.
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Beef
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add ground beef and break apart with a spatula.
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Stir in oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
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Cook 6–8 minutes until browned and slightly crispy in spots.
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Finish with fresh lemon juice. Remove from heat.
💡 For extra authentic texture, press cooked beef firmly into a loaf pan, chill 30 minutes, then slice and sear for crispy gyro-style edges.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
Blend yogurt, feta, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper until smooth.
Add water gradually until you reach a drizzle consistency.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl
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Divide warm rice into bowls.
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Top with seasoned beef.
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Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.
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Drizzle generously with creamy garlic feta sauce.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and an extra squeeze of lemon.
🌯 To Make It a Wrap Instead
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Warm large pita or flatbread.
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Spread sauce down the center.
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Add beef, veggies, feta, and optional rice.
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Fold tightly and wrap in foil.
🔥 Optional Add-Ons
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Tzatziki
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Hummus
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Pickled red onions
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Roasted red peppers
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Grilled zucchini
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Chili flakes
🥡 Meal Prep Tips
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Store beef, rice, veggies, and sauce separately.
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Keeps fresh in the fridge up to 4 days.
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Reheat beef and rice before assembling.
