Gyro Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce
"So tasty and different! You can substitute ground lamb for the beef."
photo by Linajjac
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
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For the Burgers
- 1 1⁄4 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper
- 4 small pita bread
- 1 small tomatoes, sliced thin
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced thin
- 1⁄2 small red onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup lettuce leaf
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For the Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or 1 cup sour cream
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄4 of a large cucumber, peeled, grated, and excess water squeezed out
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped of fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dill
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
directions
- Combine yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, mint, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small container. Cover and refrigerate.
- Combine beef, oregano, feta cheese, onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Form into 4 patties.
- Grill patties on each side until desired doneness is reached.
- Grill pitas for a minute or two on each side to warm.
- Assemble sandwiches - open pitas, add burger, a dollop of sauce, and any of the sliced vegetables listed above for garnish. Enjoy!
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Reviews
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We enjoyed this. I love gyros & this hit the spot. Thanks! -
Really enjoyed this recipe. The burgers were tasty and the tzatziki was fabulous. Grating the cuke was something I hadn't tried before. Much better than chopped cuke. We added a tahini and lemon sauce to the pitas along with all the toppings. Served with onion fries and some olives and such from the olive bar at the grocery store. A big bowl of red grapes and it was a wonderful feast.
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