Slow-Cooked Beef Gyro Meat with Mediterranean Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Tender, flavorful beef slow-cooked with aromatic Mediterranean spices, perfect for gyro wraps or bowls. This Greek-inspired beef recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, trimmed beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, sliced onion
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear 2 lbs beef chuck roast on all sides until deeply browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
2. Step 2: Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker. Add 1 sliced medium onion, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Pour 1 cup beef broth and 2 tbsp red wine vinegar into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until beef is tender and shreds easily.
4. Step 4: Remove beef from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix with cooking juices for extra flavor.
5. Step 5: Serve warm in pita wraps with sliced tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.