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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
8 oz top sirloin 80/20 blend
sea salt
coarse black pepper
Dill
Red Onion
sliced tomatoes
feta cheese
Boston lettuce
Hot House cucumbers
Chobani yogurt
olive oil
white vinegar
granulated garlic

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

Prep wax paper by cutting it into squares for the burger patties.

2

Weigh out 6 oz portions of the meat for the patties.

3

Cover the cap with Saran Wrap and press the meat into it to form a compact patty.

4

Flip the patty over and press the other side to ensure it's even and tight.

5

Remove the patty from the cap and place it on the wax paper.

6

Season the patties with sea salt and coarse black pepper on both sides.

7

Preheat the grill and place the patties on it without moving them for 5 minutes on each side for medium doneness.

8

Melt a little feta cheese on the patties under the broiler for a few minutes while toasting the buns.

9

Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of dill into Chobani yogurt.

10

Seed the cucumbers by splitting them in half and removing the liquid before dicing them into small chunks.

11

Mix the diced cucumbers into the tzatziki sauce and add a pinch of black pepper.

12

Assemble the burger with Boston lettuce, red onion, sliced tomatoes, the burger patty, and tzatziki sauce.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillbroiler

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Greek BurgerSouvlaki Burger

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