Gyros Burgers with Spicy Yogurt Sauce
Gyros Burgers with Spicy Yogurt Sauce might be just the American recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 487 calories, 29g of protein, and 24g of fat each. For $2.56 per serving, this recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 282 foodies and cooks. A mixture of kosher salt, oregano, ground beef, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes. It works well as a main course. It is brought to you by Weary Chef. With a spoonacular score of 72%, this dish is good. Users who liked this recipe also liked Greek Turkey Burgers with Spicy Yogurt Sauce, Easiest Lamb Gyros with Creamy Yogurt Sauce, and Gyros Burgers.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
mixed baby greens or shredded lettuce
½ cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 tsp. cumin, divided
½ tsp. dried dill
2 cloves garlic, crushed (or substitute ½ tsp. garlic powder)
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
½ lemon
¼ c. diced onion
½ tsp. dried oregano
freshly ground pepper
4 round pita pockets
½ c. plain Greek yogurt
1 tomato, seeded and diced
Equipment:
frying pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Stir together yogurt, garlic powder, dried dill, Sriracha, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. cumin. Add cucumber and tomato, and stir gently to combine. Set aside.Stir together ground beef, ¾ tsp. salt, ¾ tsp. cumin, juice of ½ lemon, oregano, garlic, onions, and a few grinds of black pepper. Form meat into four thin patties.Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Cook burgers approximately 5 minutes per side, until cooked through.Cut each pita in half and carefully separate the center of the layers to form a pocket. (Leave edges attached.) Place about ½ c. of lettuce and ¼ c. yogurt mixture into each pocket.Slice burger patties in half, and slide a half patty into each prepared pita pocket. Enjoy!
Step by step:
1. Stir together yogurt, garlic powder, dried dill, Sriracha, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. cumin.
2. Add cucumber and tomato, and stir gently to combine. Set aside.Stir together ground beef, ¾ tsp. salt, ¾ tsp. cumin, juice of ½ lemon, oregano, garlic, onions, and a few grinds of black pepper. Form meat into four thin patties.Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Cook burgers approximately 5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
3. Cut each pita in half and carefully separate the center of the layers to form a pocket. (Leave edges attached.)
4. Place about ½ c. of lettuce and ¼ c. yogurt mixture into each pocket.Slice burger patties in half, and slide a half patty into each prepared pita pocket. Enjoy!
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