Greek Steak Gyros and Menu Plan

Last week, I didn't do a lot of cooking.  My husband and I were working on the house or out and about, so I didn't get a lot of time in the kitchen this past week!  I did make gyros, and they were delicious!  I thought I'd share the recipe.

Marinade:
1 skirt steak, cut into bite-sized strips
1beer (I used Blue Moon, but you can use whatever you have on hand)
juice of one lemon
1/4 cup cilantro, diced

Marinade skirt steak for 30 minutes, or over night.  When ready to eat, grill meat until tender and cooked to your preferences.  I did this on my panini press and it worked out very well!

Tzatziki Sauce (adapted from Alton John):
1 16 oz. container greek yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
Dash of salt and pepper
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tbsp cilantro, diced
4-6 mint leaves, diced


Mix all ingredients into a small bowl.  Taste and season as needed.


For sandwiches:
2 roma tomatoes, diced
4-5 lettuce leaves, cut into small pieces
whole wheat pitas, one for each person, tops sliced off


For assembly, layer pita with lettuce, tomato, meat, sauce, and repeat.
They were a hit!  

Menu Plan:
Monday: Macaroni and Cheese
Tuesday: Baked Chicken Parmesan 
Wednesday: Spiced Chicken and Rice
Thursday: veggie quesadillas
Friday: I'll pick something up on my way home from my son's baseball practice
Saturday: We may be at friend's house for dinner, but if not, we'll have homemade pizza

Breakfast:
cereal
homemade granola
homemade english muffins

Snacks:
hummus and chips
veggies

dessert:
lemon bundt cake

I'll be linking to Menu Plan Monday, Mouthwathering Monday, Tempt My Tummy Tuesday,  Tuesday's Tasty Tidbits, What's on the Menu Wednesday, Full Plate Thursday, What's for Dinner? and This Week's Cooking