Gyro Burgers Recipe

Name: Gyro Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt, divided; 1 (1 ounce) packagedry ranch dressing mix; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced fine, and excess water squeezed out; 34 lb lean ground beef; 34 lb ground lamb; ¼ cup diced onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried marjoram; 6 pita bread rounds; 2 cups torn lettuce leaves; 1 tomatoes, seeded and diced

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt, divided
1 (1 ounce) packagedry ranch dressing mix
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced fine, and excess water squeezed out
34 lb lean ground beef
34 lb ground lamb
¼ cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
6 pita bread rounds
2 cups torn lettuce leaves
1 tomatoes, seeded and diced

1
In a medium bowl, combine 1 container of plain yogurt with the envelope of ranch dressing mix.
2
Remove half of the mixture to another bowl.
3
Into one of the bowls, add the remaining container of plain yogurt, lemon juice, 1 clove garlic and diced cucumber; mix well, cover and refrigerate.
4
Preheat grill and lightly oil grate.
5
Mix the ground beef, ground lamb, onion, 2 garlic cloves, black pepper, oregano and marjoram into the remaining half of the yogurt mixture.
6
Shape into 6 hamburger patties.
7
Grill patties on medium heat for 7 minutes each side, turning once.
8
Cut off 1/4 end of the pita pockets and fill with torn lettuce, grilled burger, creamy cucumber sauce and diced tomatoes.

21290

kcal

Calories

1582

Fat

Carbs

1626

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt, divided, 1 (1 ounce) packagedry ranch dressing mix, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, minced, 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.

Gyro Burgers

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