Gyro Burgers Recipe

Name: Gyro Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ground lamb; 1 1/2 lb ground chuck; 10 flat buns or pita pockets; 10 oz tzatziki sauce ( more or less depends on how much u put on it); 1 large tomato ( thin sliced); 1 medium white onion (thin sliced); 2 1/2 tsp season salt; 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley; 1 tsp dried mint; 1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 1/2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp dried tyme; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp lemon pepper; 1/2 tsp ground marjoram

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb ground lamb
1 1/2 lb ground chuck
10 flat buns or pita pockets
10 oz tzatziki sauce ( more or less depends on how much u put on it)
1 large tomato ( thin sliced)
1 medium white onion (thin sliced)
2 1/2 tsp season salt
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried mint
1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried tyme
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp ground marjoram

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In a large bowl mix meats and all seasonings well with hands.
2
Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
3
Heat grill, skillet or griddle.
4
Make 10 nice big round patties.
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Like u normally would for burgers.
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(This is where I freeze any I won't need to make this evening) I also place a small hole in center of patty to help with puffing and shrinkage.
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About a small pinky size hole.)
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Cook burgers like u normally would.
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Leaving a tad pink in center but at a safe temp.
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Set burgers on a paper towel lined plate to remove excess grease (if u want to )
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Warm pitas or flat buns for a few second in microwave.
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Assemble burgers by spreading some tzatziki sauce on each half of flatbuns.
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Place burger on one side.
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Place tomato and onion on top.
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Place other bun sauce side down.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
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:)
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Makes about 10 burgers depending on the size u make them.
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U can add other condiments on your burger, its also good with ketchup and pickles.
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:)
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Thanks given to bbqtvtv.com for his greek rub I used for this, also for taylor68too for her addition to the seasonings I used.
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And to skunkmonkey for the tzatziki sauce recipe I used for this.
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:)

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb ground lamb, 1 1/2 lb ground chuck, 10 flat buns or pita pockets, 10 oz tzatziki sauce ( more or less depends on how much u put on it), and more.

Yes, Gyro Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gyro Burgers

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