Gyros Burgers
Elevate your burger game with these irresistible Gyros Burgers, a mouthwatering fusion of Mediterranean flavors and classic comfort food! Juicy patties made with seasoned ground lamb or beef are infused with garlic, red onion, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and oregano, then seared to perfection. Topped with a zesty homemade tzatziki sauce crafted from creamy Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, and dill, these burgers deliver the signature tangy taste of a traditional gyro. Toasted buns, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and crumbled feta cheese complete each bite with a burst of freshness and creamy richness. Perfect for grilling season or weeknight dinners, these easy-to-make Gyros Burgers are a crowd-pleasing Mediterranean twist your taste buds will thank you for.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground lamb or beef
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 4 Hamburger buns
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 1 Tomato
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Finely dice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, minced garlic, half of the diced red onion, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly using clean hands until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty about 3/4-inch thick.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness (internal temperature of 160°F for lamb or beef). Set aside to rest while you prepare the toppings.
To make the tzatziki sauce, grate the cucumber and squeeze out the excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Combine the grated cucumber with the Greek yogurt, remaining diced red onion, lemon juice, and fresh dill in a bowl. Stir until well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Slice the tomato into thin rounds and prepare the lettuce leaves.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired.
To assemble each gyros burger, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on the bottom half of the bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a cooked burger patty, a couple of slices of tomato, and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese. Finish with the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Gyros Burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2099 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.7 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 5657 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.0 g | 218% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 172.5 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 740 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2096 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
