Grilled Beef Gyros

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 20 min

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 boneless beef sirloin tip roast (2 to 3 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 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 (16 ounces) sour cream
• 8 to 10 pita breads, warmed and halved
• Thinly sliced onion
• Chopped tomato

How to make it:

1. In a blender or food processor, place the onion, garlic, sugar, mustard, ginger, pepper and cayenne; 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 1-2 hours.
2. For sauce, combine the cucumber, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor; cover and process until cucumber is chopped. Add vinegar and oil; process until blended. Transfer to a boil; stir in sour cream. Refrigerate until serving.
3. Drain and discard marinade. Grill beef, covered, over medium-hot heat until meat reaches desired doneness. Place beef in pita halves. Top with cucumber sauce, sliced onion and chopped tomato. Refrigerate any remaining sauce.

Originally Published in Reader's Digest