Slow-Cooked Beef Gyro Meat with Traditional Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Tender, slow-cooked beef seasoned with classic Greek spices, perfect for gyro sandwiches or wraps with tzatziki and fresh vegetables. This Greek-inspired beef recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 2 lbs trimmed beef chuck roast with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper, coating all sides evenly.
2. Step 2: Place the seasoned beef into a slow cooker along with 1 sliced medium red onion and 1 cup water.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is tender enough to shred easily with forks.
4. Step 4: Remove the beef from the slow cooker, shred finely, and mix with the cooking juices for moist, flavorful gyro meat.
5. Step 5: Serve warm in pita bread with tzatziki, tomatoes, and lettuce.