Gyros Burgers

This is a Greek-American lamb-and-beef burger inspired by the traditional Greek pork or lamb gyros (or gyro). Serve the burgers on warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce and thinly sliced onion, tomato, and lettuce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 338 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried savory
• ½ pound lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ pound lean ground lamb
• ½ onion, grated
• 1 slice bread, toasted and crumbled
• 1 dash ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.

Step 2

In large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, onion, garlic, and bread crumbs. Season with savory, allspice, coriander, salt, pepper, and cumin. Knead until mixture is stiff. Shape into 4 very thin patties (1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick).

Step 3

Grill patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.