Trader Joe’s Gyro Slices are pre-cooked beef and lamb seasoned with lemon, garlic and oregano, sold in 8-ounce packages. This recipe takes two packages and turns them into four gyros with garlic naan and tzatziki sauce, ready in under 15 minutes. No marinating, no special equipment.
The key step is using a hot skillet instead of the microwave. Searing the slices for one minute per side gives you crispy browned edges the microwave cannot replicate. I’ve had these both ways and the skillet version tastes like something from an actual gyro shop.
The one thing to get right is cooking in batches. Crowd the pan and the slices steam instead of sear. Keep them in a single layer and move them only once.
Trader Joe’s Gyro Recipe
Course: Dinner4
servings5
minutes10
minutes300
kcalTrader Joe’s Gyro Slices cooked in a hot skillet until crispy, served on garlic naan with tzatziki. Ready in under 15 minutes using two packages of pre-cooked beef and lamb slices.
Ingredients
2 x 8-oz packages Trader Joe’s Gyro Slices
1 x 12-oz package Trader Joe’s Garlic Naan (4 pieces)
½ cup Trader Joe’s Tzatziki Dip
- Optional toppings:
Crumbled feta
Diced cucumber
Shaved red onion
Diced tomato
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the naan pieces on a baking sheet and heat for 2 minutes until warm and slightly crisp.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with no oil. Working in batches, lay the gyro slices in a single layer and cook for 1 minute per side until browned at the edges. Repeat with the remaining slices.
- Layer 4 to 5 slices on each piece of naan. Spoon tzatziki over the top and finish with any optional toppings. Serve immediately.
FAQs
Can I use pita instead of naan?
Yes. Any flatbread works pita lavash or even a flour tortilla The Trader Joe’s Garlic Naan adds extra flavour, but the choice of bread does not affect the slices themselves use whatever you have.
Can I cook the gyro slices in an air fryer?
Yes. Cook at 400°F for 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. You get a similar crisp to the skillet without standing over the stove. The edges won’t brown quite as deeply but it works well if you’re making a larger batch.
Can I freeze the gyro slices?
Check the packaging the slices can typically be frozen before opening. Once cooked, freezing changes the texture and the slices go dry when reheated. Keep cooked leftovers in the fridge instead and use within a few days.
What can I add to make this more filling?
Crumbled feta, diced cucumber, shaved red onion and diced tomato are the standard additions. A handful of arugula or some sliced roasted peppers work well too. The tzatziki is already generous so you don’t need much else to make it a full meal.
What should I serve this with?
It works well as a quick weeknight dinner or a casual spread for people to build their own. If you want something on the side, Trader Joe’s Couscous sits naturally on the same table. For another fast TJ’s skillet dinner with the same effort, Trader Joe’s Fajitas is a good follow-up meal to keep in rotation.
