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

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (85/15 for best flavor)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• ¾ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Juice of ½ lemon

🍚 Bowl Base

• 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (or quinoa)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup cucumber, diced

• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

• ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• Fresh parsley or dill, chopped

🧄 Creamy Garlic Feta Sauce

• ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt

• ½ cup feta cheese

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1–3 tbsp water (to thin)

• Black pepper to taste

Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness as desired.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Beef

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add ground beef and break apart with a spatula.

4. Stir in oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.

5. Cook 6–8 minutes until browned and slightly crispy in spots.

6. 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

1. Divide warm rice into bowls.

2. Top with seasoned beef.

3. Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.

4. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic feta sauce.

5. Garnish with fresh herbs and an extra squeeze of lemon.

🌯 To Make It a Wrap Instead

• Warm large pita or flatbread.

• Spread sauce down the center.

• Add beef, veggies, feta, and optional rice.

• Fold tightly and wrap in foil.

🔥 Optional Add-Ons

• Tzatziki

• Hummus

• Pickled red onions

• Roasted red peppers

• Grilled zucchini

• Chili flakes

🥡 Meal Prep Tips

• Store beef, rice, veggies, and sauce separately.

• Keeps fresh in the fridge up to 4 days.

• Reheat beef and rice before assembling.