Gyros Burgers

This is a Greek/American lamb and beef mixture version of the traditional Greek pork or lamb Gyros (or Gyro). Serve 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

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