Gyro Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe #315700
So tasty and different! You can substitute ground lamb for the beef.
by BxChick
30 min | 20 min prep
SERVES 4
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
- 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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