Gyro Pita Burgers Recipe

Name: Gyro Pita Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt; 1-1/4 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pound ground lamb or pork; 4 pita breads, halved; Sliced cucumber

Servings: persons

2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt
1-1/4 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground lamb or pork
4 pita breads, halved
Sliced cucumber

1
For the cucumber sauce, line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2
Drain and discard liquid; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over another bowl; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid.
3
In a large bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, reserved yogurt and cucumber; cover and refrigerate until serving.
4
For gyro burgers, in a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, rosemary, lemon-pepper and salt. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties.
5
Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160u00b0. Serve in pita bread with sliced cucumber and cucumber sauce.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt, 1-1/4 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Gyro Pita 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 Pita Burgers

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