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Gyro Burger

Cultural Context

The Gyro Burger is a modern twist on the classic Greek gyro, which traditionally features meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. This dish combines the flavors of Greece with the convenience of a burger, making it a popular choice for casual dining and gatherings. The use of tzatziki and fresh vegetables reflects the Mediterranean diet, celebrated for its health benefits. Today, the Gyro Burger has gained popularity beyond Greece, often found in various forms in restaurants worldwide.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 hamburger buns
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 thinly sliced tomatoes
1 thinly sliced onion

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat and calories, while ground beef is often less expensive.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a similar creamy texture with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while ricotta is often less expensive.

1

Start by making tzatziki sauce the day before using Greek yogurt and mixing in all ingredients thoroughly.

2

Cover the tzatziki sauce and refrigerate to chill.

3

Toast the hamburger bun on the Blackstone griddle until lightly browned.

4

Prepare the burger patties, pressing them down for about 10 seconds to achieve a good fluff.

5

Season the burger patties with garlic salt and lemon pepper for flavor.

6

Cook the burger patties on the griddle until done, ensuring they have crispy edges.

7

Assemble the burger with thinly sliced tomato and onion on the toasted bun.

8

Add a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on top of the burger before closing it up.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrilling

Equipment Needed

Blackstone griddle

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Greek BurgerSouvlaki Burger

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