Cyprus Gyro Burger Recipe
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Cyprus Gyro Burger

By: James 
"This dish is a delicious crucible of American, Greek, and Turkish cuisine. My entire family and friends love it so much, it makes a regular appearance at all of our cookouts. It's spicy, it's zesty, it's pure deliciousness. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 burgers
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup peeled, seeded, and shredded cucumber
  • 2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
  • cheesecloth
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac
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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small sweet onion, minced
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Urfa biber
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
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  • 4 hamburger buns
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Directions

  1. Place the grated cucumber on a heavy-duty paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Top with another towel, and pat dry; set aside. Scoop the yogurt into a large square of fine cheesecloth, twist the ends to close, and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
  2. Transfer the strained yogurt to a bowl, and stir in 2 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Gradually add 1 tablespoon olive oil, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated. Mix in the garlic, dill, and drained cucumbers; cover and refrigerate.
  3. Combine the red onion, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and sumac. Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Place the ground beef in a bowl and add the minced onion, red pepper flakes, coriander, cumin, Urfa biber, and butter. Mix gently with your hands until all of the ingredients are well distributed.
  5. Place bell pepper in blender and blend until it is mostly pureed. Pour off any excess liquid, and add the bell pepper and kosher salt to the meat; mix well. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and form into patties slightly larger than the buns, as the patties will shrink a bit.
  6. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  7. Brush the patties with 2 tablespoons olive oil and grill on high and direct heat about 5 minutes per side or until done to your liking. Place each burger on a bun; top the burgers with cucumber and yogurt tzatziki and the lemon-soaked red onion and sumac mixture.

Footnotes

  • Cook's Notes
  • Ground sumac and Urfa biber, a dried Turkish pepper, are available in Middle Eastern markets or online.
  • You can also substitute Greek yogurt for the strained yogurt.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 574 | Total Fat: 31.4g | Cholesterol: 85mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2011 by Lisa Gin   view full review
I use all recipes for all my recipes and I have never written a review. That's how good these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2011 by markims   view full review
Very Tastey! I did make a few changes. Used sour cream instead of yogurt and did not have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2012 by Doughgirl8 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Really great burgers. I used about 1½ cups of Greek yogurt and skipped the straining step. The...

 

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