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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The mild seasonings in these burgers give them mass appeal. Pita bread is a nice change of pace from the usual hamburger buns.Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota Ingredients:
cucumber sauce: |
2 cups (16 ounces) plain yogurt |
1-1/4 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons white vinegar |
1 garlic clove, minced |
gyro burgers: |
2 tablespoons plain yogurt |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed |
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 pound ground lamb or pork |
4 pita breads, halved |
sliced cucumber |
Directions:
1. For the cucumber sauce, line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain and discard liquid; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over another bowl; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid.
3. In a large bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, reserved yogurt and cucumber; cover and refrigerate until serving.
4. For gyro burgers, in a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, rosemary, lemon-pepper and salt. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties.
5. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Serve in pita bread with sliced cucumber and cucumber sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
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