Gyro Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

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 tomato, sliced thin
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced thin
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup lettuce leaf

For the Tzatziki

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 of a large cucumber, peeled, grated, and excess water squeezed out
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint or dill
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Combine yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, mint, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small container. Cover and refrigerate.

2. 2

   Combine beef, oregano, feta cheese, onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Form into 4 patties.

3. 3

   Grill patties on each side until desired doneness is reached.

4. 4

   Grill pitas for a minute or two on each side to warm.

5. 5

   Assemble sandwiches - open pitas, add burger, a dollop of sauce, and any of the sliced vegetables listed above for garnish. Enjoy!