GYRO PITA BURGERS

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The mild seasonings in these burgers give them mass appeal. Pita bread is a nice change of pace from the usual hamburger buns. -Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

CUCUMBER SAUCE:
2 cups plain yogurt
1-1/4 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
GYRO BURGERS:
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground lamb or pork
4 pita breads, halved
Sliced cucumber

Steps:

For the cucumber sauce, line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight., Drain and discard liquid; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over another bowl; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid., In a large bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, reserved yogurt and cucumber; cover and refrigerate until serving., For gyro burgers, in a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, rosemary, lemon-pepper and salt. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve in pita bread with sliced cucumber and cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 798mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.