Italian Gyro Melt Recipe
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
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
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
- 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.
- 4
Serving
- 5
Serve
Remove from heat and cut each gyro melt in half. Serve hot with extra giardiniera on the side if desired.