Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsVinnie's Italian Beef & GyrosItalian Gyro Melt Recipe

Italian Gyro Melt Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Pita bread with provolone cheese, gyro meat and Italian beef – topped with peppers, onions and giardiniera

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Ingredients

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Pita and Meats

Vegetables and Toppings

Spices and Condiments

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onion, sautéing until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the Meats

    In the same skillet, add the gyro meat and Italian beef. Cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even heating.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Assemble the Gyro Melt

    Take one piece of pita bread and layer with 2 slices of provolone cheese. Add half of the heated gyro meat and Italian beef mixture on top of the cheese. Then, add sautéed peppers and onions, followed by giardiniera to taste. Top with another slice of provolone cheese.

  2. 4

    Grill the Pita

    Place the assembled sandwich on a preheated skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the pita is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the second pita.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve

    Remove from heat and cut each gyro melt in half. Serve hot with extra giardiniera on the side if desired.

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