GYRO BURGERS
Makes 5 servings.
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground lamb
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Pita bread, hamburger bun, flour tortilla, or other wrap
1. Combine all ingredients lightly, mixing well.
2. Shape into patties.
3. Place on grill and cook 4 minutes per side.
4. Serve on a hamburger bun or Pita bread with chopped lettuce, sliced onions, tomato and yogurt sauce.
YOGURT SAUCE.
1 cup yogurt (whole milk yogurt, or drained lowfat yogurt)
5 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped onion
Mix all ingredients together; refrigerate. Spoon onto Gyro Burgers before serving.
Source: Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Cook Book, 1981.
Makes 5 servings.
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground lamb
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Pita bread, hamburger bun, flour tortilla, or other wrap
1. Combine all ingredients lightly, mixing well.
2. Shape into patties.
3. Place on grill and cook 4 minutes per side.
4. Serve on a hamburger bun or Pita bread with chopped lettuce, sliced onions, tomato and yogurt sauce.
YOGURT SAUCE.
1 cup yogurt (whole milk yogurt, or drained lowfat yogurt)
5 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped onion
Mix all ingredients together; refrigerate. Spoon onto Gyro Burgers before serving.
Source: Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Cook Book, 1981.