Best 4 Gyro Style Lamb Burgers With Tzatziki And Grilled Onions Recipes

In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and aromas intertwine, there exists a dish that embodies the essence of culinary artistry: the gyro-style lamb burger. This delectable creation, inspired by the traditional Greek gyro, combines juicy, succulent lamb patties with an array of tantalizing toppings, all nestled within a tender and fluffy bun. The result is a symphony of textures and flavors that will ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook looking to impress, this recipe will guide you through the steps of crafting the ultimate gyro-style lamb burger, complete with a creamy tzatziki sauce and smoky grilled onions.

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LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI AND GRILLED ONION

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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 tablespoons finely chopped mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large red onion, peeled and cut into 4 thick slices
Olive oil
8 ounces (1 cup) Greek yogurt
1/4 cup minced cucumber
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
Zest of 1/2 lemon (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 clove garlic, minced
4 soft potato rolls, such as Martin's

Steps:

Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
Combine the lamb, coriander and 3 tablespoons of the mint in a large bowl. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper. Place the patties on the hot (direct heat) side of the grill, directly over the coals. Grill until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Move the patties to the cool (indirect heat) side of the grill.
Drizzle the onion slices with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the hot (direct heat) side of the grill and cook until softened and charred, 3 to 4 minutes, moving the slice over to the cool (indirect heat) side to finish cooking if needed.
For the tzatziki, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon zest and garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon mint in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
To serve, spoon some tzatziki onto a roll, top with a burger and a slice of grilled onion and close the roll.

GYROS BURGERS

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This is a Greek/American lamb and beef mixture version of the traditional Greek pork or lamb Gyros (or Gyro). Serve on warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce, and thinly sliced onion, tomato and lettuce.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ pound lean ground beef
½ pound lean ground lamb
½ onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 slice bread, toasted and crumbled
½ teaspoon dried savory
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash ground cumin

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
In large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, onion, garlic and bread crumbs. Season with savory, allspice, coriander, salt, pepper and cumin. Knead until mixture is stiff. Shape into 4 very thin patties (1/8 inch to 1/4 inch thick).
Cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 407.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GYRO BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

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Make and share this Gyro Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BxChick

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
4 small pita bread
1 small tomatoes, sliced thin
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced thin
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
1 cup lettuce leaf
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or 1 cup sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 of a large cucumber, peeled, grated, and excess water squeezed out
2 teaspoons finely chopped of fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dill
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, mint, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small container. Cover and refrigerate.
Combine beef, oregano, feta cheese, onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Form into 4 patties.
Grill patties on each side until desired doneness is reached.
Grill pitas for a minute or two on each side to warm.
Assemble sandwiches - open pitas, add burger, a dollop of sauce, and any of the sliced vegetables listed above for garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 396.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 34

GRILLED GYRO BURGERS

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Creamy cucumber sauce tops off these grilled burgers inside a pita pocket shell.

Provided by Theresa

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Gyro Recipes

Time 44m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt, divided
1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup diced onion
6 pita bread rounds
2 cups torn lettuce leaves
1 tomato, seeded and diced

Steps:

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.
Mix the ground beef and 1/4 cup onion into the remaining half of the yogurt mixture. Shape into 6 hamburger patties.
Grill patties on medium heat for 7 minutes each side, turning once.
Cut off 1/4 end of the pita pockets and fill with torn lettuce, grilled burger, creamy cucumber sauce and diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 782.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use ground lamb that is at least 80% lean.
To keep the burgers moist, add a little bit of olive oil or butter to the lamb mixture.
Season the lamb burgers generously with salt and pepper.
Cook the burgers over medium heat to prevent them from drying out.
Serve the burgers on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, grilled onions, and your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Gyro-style lamb burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Serve them with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, grilled onions, and your favorite toppings.