Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2011

This was really good! I had already put my garlic thru a press when I found this recipe so it didn't get roasted. I also added a finely minced shallot to the meat. It's snowing and I wasn't about to mess with a grill so I cooked the burgers in a pan with a little olive oil. I also didn't have mint, so I used a little parsley. Also added salt and pepper to the Tzatzike sauce. The only thing I'll do differently when I make these again (and I plan to) would be to run the meat mix thru my food processor to make it finer, more like the schwarma meat found in gyros made in the U.S. I also served with extra feta, lettuce, tomatoes and red onion - because I was in a veggie mood.

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PAMINMI

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Palos Hills, Illinois, USA

Living In: Gladstone, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2010

These are fantastic! I made some changes: did not roast the garlic (I don't like roasted garlic), substituted plain yogurt for sour cream and dried dill for mint in the sauce; added a pinch each of thyme and marjoram to meat. I fried them in a pan and served over a bed of raw spinach and topped them with sliced onions, cherry tomatoes, sauce, and feta. The result was like a lamb burger salad. I'll definitely make this again, and it would make a special meal for guests. Thanks!

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lemmindrop

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: White Plains, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2010

These are absolutely delicious! I was busy and couldn't fire up the grill, so I crumbled the meat in a frying pan with the spices. Served it on a pita. Really quick this way. SO yummy! Even my picky 13 year old LOVED it! I've made it 3 times since then.

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LaurelL

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Los Gatos, California, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2010

very good! wasn't sure about the cucumber mint sauce but it was delicious! I used whole wheat buns because I have no access to pita bread.

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lratto

Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2010

I have NEVER reviewed a recipe. This was great!!!! My husband loved it as well. The only thing we did differently was use 1 lb. instead of 1 1/4 lb. I used low fat feta and low fat sour cream. Couldn't tell! It was so good!

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Tasha

Reviewed: May 27, 2010

We love making these burgers, along with the Mediterranean Greek Salad, for a "Greek night" at home. Only changes I make: I use plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream, and I break up the burgers after grilling and put in a pita to make a gyro-style sandwich. This has become one of my family's favorite dinners!

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kate824

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 25, 2010

If you love ordering gyros.... then u will love being able to make these in your home! This is delicious and really tastes like an authentic gyro! One of the best things I have made from the website! I will def be making this frequently! Easy! I did not form patties, I allowed the meat to be loose and it was still great! Sauce was fresh and wonderful.... but alot of it went to waste... I would have been better off to half the sauce recipe.

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newchefgirl

Reviewed: May 24, 2010

I Loved this recipe...it was quick and easy and so good. It rained today so I did them in a frying pan and still yummy. I can't wait to do again on the grill.

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Deeva

Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2010

I made these burgers but a little different. I used half ground turkey and half ground lamb. Also, instead of pita we found pita bread buns which were delicious. The sauce was delicious and went well with the burgers.

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avarghese86

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2010

AMAZING!! I went to bed dreaming about how good the first bite was. WOW! Only change I made was to sub 1/4 cup of the sour cream for 1/4 cup of European style plain yogurt.WOW!

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