Grilled Gyro Burgers Recipe
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Grilled Gyro Burgers

By: Theresa  
"Creamy cucumber sauce tops off these grilled burgers inside a pita pocket shell."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
14 Min
Ready In:
44 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt, divided
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 6 pita bread rounds
  • 2 cups torn lettuce leaves
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 container of plain yogurt with the envelope of ranch dressing mix. Remove half of the mixture to another bowl. Into one of the bowls, add the remaining container of plain yogurt and diced cucumber; mix well. Cover and refrigerate. Preheat grill and lightly oil grate.
  2. Mix the ground beef and 1/4 cup onion into the remaining half of the yogurt mixture. Shape into 6 hamburger patties.
  3. Grill patties on medium heat for 7 minutes each side, turning once.
  4. Cut off 1/4 end of the pita pockets and fill with torn lettuce, grilled burger, creamy cucumber sauce and diced tomatoes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 590 | Total Fat: 32.2g | Cholesterol: 101mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by Labradors 
Sorry. These should be called "Yogurt-Ranch Burgers," since they have little to do with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by KellyC 
We didn't like it. It wasn't authentic enough. Next time I'll use ground lamb and instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2004 by NFARBOTKO 
These were so good. The burgers were very moist and had a great flavor. I served them on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by ZBALES 
this was absoultely great. I used 1/2 yogurt and 1/2 light sour cream. (as one reviewer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2007 by Sandi S 
I made these burgers with ground Chicken instead of beef...and they were fabulous! I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2007 by THIRTEEN11LINNA 
Tasted delicious! I think next time I will just fry the meat and use as filling rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2007 by lucky.girl 
Yum! We made this into more of a "Greek taco"-style dish, just browning the beef (added garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by BABSKITCHEN 
These were awesome and the whole family loved them. I wouldn't change a thing. I was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by SAFICAT 
What the heck is so "gyro" about this? Not even close. Basic hamburger IMHO. Don't even bother. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by PPK 
Pretty good. Next time we're going to just fry meat as a filling instead of a burger, & would... MORE

 
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