How To Cook Costco Gyro Meat

Today we will be seeing How To Cook Costco Gyro Meat, Costco has a great pre-made deli section that you should always check out when shopping. The meals are convenient and usually taste good as well. Except for a few things I’ve tried, such as the Costco Kirkland Signature Chicken Pineapple Teriyaki meal.

How Does Costco Gyro Meat Taste?

This Costco gyro meat is delicious, and the pita bread is moist, fluffy, and delicious, the beef is flavorful and certainly tasty. With the tzatziki, purple onions, and tomatoes, this dish is perfect. I definitely recommend this meal at Costco to anyone who enjoys donairs.

How Much Does Costco Gyro Meat Cost?

Costco charges about $18.70 for Kirkland Signature Gyro Pita Greek Style meal. The meal included about seven pieces of pita bread, a huge container of tzatziki, sliced cherry tomatoes, and sliced purple onions.

How Do You Reheat A Pita Bread Gyro?

It is easy to reheat pita bread in a microwave, just place it on a microwave-safe plate and reheat for around 15 seconds.

How Do You Defrost Frozen Pita Bread?

You don’t have to remove it from the freezer bag or packaging, just thaw it in the same container you froze it in. You can also sprinkle some water on an individual loaf and microwave it for about 10 seconds to thaw it quicker.

How To Cook Frozen Costco Gyro Meat Strips In A Frying Pan?

If you want to cook Costco Gyro Meat Strips, the best way is to reheat them in a frying pan or an iron skillet.

• Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan or iron skillet over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot, add your gyro meat strips to the pan and start cooking.
• Then cook for 5-7 minutes, occasionally flipping. When in doubt about whether you cooked the meat long enough, try one piece of meat to see if it’s fully cooked when reheated.
• Serve with tzatziki sauce, French fries, lettuce, sliced onion, tomato, or other toppings and sauces of your choice.
• Gyro meat and the rest of the ingredients can be wrapped in a tortilla or served in pita bread sliced in half lengthwise.

Note: When you are done cooking, transfer the meat into a bowl and heat your tortilla or pita bread for 1 minute in the same skillet and oil. As a result, your tortilla or pita bread will be juicy and full of flavor.

How Do You Cook Frozen Costco Gyro Meat Slices On The Grill?

Grilling thinly sliced gyro meat is another way to prepare it! Here’s how to do it:

• Preheat your grill to 400 degrees F.
• Over the grill grates, place a sheet of aluminum foil. Make sure the foil is large enough for you to spread the meat over it.
• Spray cooking oil on the aluminum foil.
• Spread a single layer of Costco Gyro Pita Greek Style meat slices over the aluminum foil.
• Grill the meat for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through with thongs.
• Serve with tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, lettuce, fresh tomato, and French fries on pita bread.

How To Make Costco Gyro Meat Slices At Home?

Besides buying pre-cooked gyros meat from Costco, you can also make it yourself! All you have to do is marinate the raw meat overnight.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 sliced onion.
• Fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon (or 1 tablespoon of vinegar).
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil.
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder.
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary.
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil.
• 1/2 tablespoon dried dill.
• 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika.
• 1/2 tablespoon oregano.

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and add sliced raw meat. Make sure the meat is well coated with the marinade.
• Cover with plastic wrap (don’t use aluminum foil!) and place in the refrigerator overnight.
• The next day, heat 2 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil in a large skillet.
• Add marinated meat (without onion slices) and fry for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the meat is cooked, serve it with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, sliced tomato, and lettuce.

What Do You Usually Eat With Costco Gyro Meat?

What to Serve with Gyros:

• Greek Fries
• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Greek Lemon Potatoes
• Red Potato Salad
• Tzatziki
• Tuna Salad Nicoise
• Classic Tabbouleh (Tabouli Salad)
• Orzo Salad With Feta
• Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetables)
• Greek Tomato Fritters
• Crab Salad
• Mediterranean Bean Salad

How Do You Defrost Costco Gyro Meat In The Microwave?

In a microwave, you can defrost Costco gyro meat. Place it on a microwave-safe plate, place it in the microwave, and reheat on HIGH for 60 seconds.

You can also cook it while it’s still frozen, skipping the defrosting step. The meat will thaw quickly, and because it’s already cooked, you’ll only need to cook it for a few minutes longer than you would if it were raw.

Once cooked, gyro meat can also be frozen. Gyro meat freezes well. Any leftover meat can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container (or freezer bag). Eat it within 2-3 months.

How Do You Cook Costco Gyro Slices In The Oven?

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Line a baking tray or another baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Sprinkle olive oil over the aluminum foil.
• Thaw your giros meat in the microwave for 60 seconds.
• Lay the gyro meat flat on the aluminum foil and cook for 15 minutes.
• You can serve the cooked gyro meat in pita bread with tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, sliced tomato, lettuce, and french fries.

If you do not want to thaw the meat before cooking it in the oven, you will need to extend the cooking time from 15 minutes to 20 minutes. If you are unsure whether the meat has been reheated enough, try a slice. Cook it for an additional 3-5 minutes if it is still not warm enough.

How Do I Heat Up Costco Gyro Meat In The Microwave?

• Put your gyro slices on a microwave-safe plate. Wrap the plate loosely with plastic wrap.
• Cook the gyros meat in 30-second intervals, turning every minute to ensure that it does not overcook.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place the dish in the oven and heat it for 10 to 15 minutes.

How Do You Air Fry Frozen Costco Gyro Meat?

• Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
• Place gyro slices in a single layer in an air fryer basket.
• Cook the gyro slices at 400F for 2 minutes.
• Place gyro slices on pita bread and return to the air fryer.
• Continue cooking at 400F for one more minute.

FAQ Section

Costco Gyro Meat Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 310
• Total Fat 18g
• Saturated Fat 6g
• Cholesterol 25mg
• Sodium 750mg
• Potassium 0mg
• Total Carbohydrate 26g
• Dietary Fiber 1g
• Sugars 3g
• Protein 10g
• Vitamin A 0%
• Vitamin C 2%
• Calcium 4%
• Iron 10%

How To Cook Costco Gyro Meat?

Author: Erin Table for Seven Cooking Method:Stir-frying Cuisine:Greek, Mediterranean Courses:Dinner, Frozen Food

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:6 servingsCalories:310 kcal Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

Today we will be seeing How To Cook Costco Gyro Meat, Costco has a great pre-made deli section that you should always check out when shopping. The meals are convenient and usually taste good as well. Except for a few things I’ve tried, such as the Costco Kirkland Signature Chicken Pineapple Teriyaki meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Costco Gyro meat package

Instructions

1. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan or iron skillet over medium heat.
   
2. When the oil is hot, add your gyro meat strips to the pan and start cooking.
   
3. Then cook for 5-7 minutes, occasionally flipping. When in doubt about whether you cooked the meat long enough, try one piece of meat to see if it’s fully cooked when reheated.
   
4. Serve with tzatziki sauce, French fries, lettuce, sliced onion, tomato, or other toppings and sauces of your choice.
   
5. Gyro meat and the rest of the ingredients can be wrapped in a tortilla or served in pita bread sliced in half lengthwise.

Notes

• When you are done cooking, transfer the meat into a bowl and heat your tortilla or pita bread for 1 minute in the same skillet and oil. As a result, your tortilla or pita bread will be juicy and full of flavor.

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