Gyro Burger with Yogurt Sauce
Gyro Lamb Burgers are a great alternative to beef with their sweet, mild flavor bringing elegance to an everyday meal.
1 lb ground American Lamb
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
2 pita bread rounds (6-inch), halved crosswise
1 cup chopped fresh spinach or lettuce
Yogurt Sauce
3 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped (about 2/3 cup)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt, optional
1
In large bowl, combine oregano, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, cumin and salt.
2
Add lamb; mix well. Form into 4 patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
3
Grill over medium coals or broil about 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
4
In medium bowl, combine yogurt, chopped cucumber, sliced green onion, mint and sugar.
5
Split open each pita half forming a pocket. Place gyro-burger in each pocket; top with chopped spinach and yogurt mixture.
Ingredients
1 lb ground American Lamb
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
2 pita bread rounds (6-inch), halved crosswise
1 cup chopped fresh spinach or lettuce
Yogurt Sauce
3 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped (about 2/3 cup)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt, optional
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