AVOCADO GYRO BURGERS

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This is the best burger I have ever created. The moist, seasoned burger with Greek-style cucumber sauce makes it seem like you're eating a gyro.-Aki Washington, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

TZATZIKI SAUCE:
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
3 fresh mint leaves, chopped
BUNS:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
6 hamburger buns, split
BURGERS:
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 pounds ground lamb
TOPPINGS:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
Lettuce leaves, red onion slices and/or tomato slices, optional

Steps:

Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in strainer; cover yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 2 hours., Remove yogurt from cheesecloth and discard liquid from bowl. Pat cucumber dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber and remaining sauce ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. , In a small bowl, combine the butter, basil and garlic. Spread over cut sides of bun; set aside., For burgers, in a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear., Grill buns, cut sides down, over medium heat for 30-60 seconds or until lightly toasted. Serve burgers on buns with avocado, tzatziki sauce and, if desired, lettuce, onion and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 45g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 34g protein.