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gyro burgers

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Didi Dalaba
@didicoffeegirl
Greece, NY

This recipe is so easy and bursting with Gyro flavors, you will feel that your in a Greek restaurant!! We've made them big and also as sliders for cookouts!! Everyone alway's asks for the recipe!! Opa!!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For gyro burgers

  • GYRO BURGERS
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 lb
    ground lamb
  • 1/2 lb
    ground pork
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh mint or 1 tsp. dried mint
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    each, salt & pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1 sm
    onion
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • BASTING OIL
  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1/4 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    each salt & pepper
  • **or you can use 1 tsp. greek seasoning**
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
  • 2 md
    tomatoes
  • 8-10 lg
    lettuce leaves
  • feta cheese
  • tzatziki sauce

How To Make gyro burgers

  • 1
    Using a mini food processor or chopper, puree the onion and garlic together. You want a very smooth consistency.
  • 2
    In a bowl add your beef, lamb and pork.
  • 3
    Add your pureed onion & garlic and your spices. Mix till all spices have been thoroughly incorporated. Avoid over mixing to keep the burgers moist and tender.
  • 4
    Using a piece of wax paper, measure out 1 cup of meat and place on paper.
  • 5
    Fold over the paper to cover the patty and using a small plate, flatten into burger. You can make as thin or thick as you want.
  • 6
    We like a good size burger. Continue to mold burgers by using a separate piece of paper for each burger. Once molded, chill till ready to grill.
  • 7
    In a small bowl, add your basting oil ingredients. Slice tomatoes and place them in the basting oil. Set aside to ready to assemble.
  • 8
    Baste your grill with some oil to avoid sticking. When grill is at medium high, grill your burgers. We do 5-7 minutes per side. Please grill to your preferance.
  • 9
    When ready to assemble: Spread 1 tbls or so of tzatziki sauce on both bottom and top of buns.
  • 10
    To bottom bun, using 1 lettuce leaf, dip the leaf into the basting oil, then lay on the bun.
  • 11
    Add your burger.
  • 12
    Add your seasoned tomato.
  • 13
    Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired. Cover and take a huge bite!!! Enjoy!
  • 14
    *A traditional tzatziki sauce* https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/maria-arkle/greek-tzatziki/vegetarian-other-sauce-spread?k=tzatziki+sauce&p=4&o=r
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