Grilled Gyro Burgers

Name: Grilled Gyro Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt, divided; 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 ½ pounds ground beef; ¼ cup diced onion; 6 pita bread rounds; 2 cups torn lettuce leaves; 1 tomato, seeded and diced

Rating: 3.97 stars

105 Ratings
83 Reviews
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Creamy cucumber sauce tops off these grilled burgers inside a pita pocket shell.

By Theresa

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

14 mins

total:

44 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt, divided
1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 ½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup diced onion
6 pita bread rounds
2 cups torn lettuce leaves
1 tomato, seeded and diced

Directions

Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine 1 container of plain yogurt with the envelope of ranch dressing mix. Remove half of the mixture to another bowl. Into one of the bowls, add the remaining container of plain yogurt and diced cucumber; mix well. Cover and refrigerate. Preheat grill and lightly oil grate.

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Step 2
Mix the ground beef and 1/4 cup onion into the remaining half of the yogurt mixture. Shape into 6 hamburger patties.
Step 3
Grill patties on medium heat for 7 minutes each side, turning once.
Step 4
Cut off 1/4 end of the pita pockets and fill with torn lettuce, grilled burger, creamy cucumber sauce and diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

590 calories; protein 28.9g; carbohydrates 44.3g; fat 32.1g; cholesterol 101mg; sodium 782.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (83)

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THIRTEEN11LINNA

08/21/2007

Tasted delicious! I think next time I will just fry the meat and use as filling rather than make into burger patties- they fell apart for me! The taste was fabulous though! Read More

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Labradors

01/12/2008

Sorry. These should be called "Yogurt-Ranch Burgers " since they have little to do with actual gyros. If you want to make a burger that will be like a gyro use ground lamb mixed with onion garlic salt marjoram rosemary and pepper. Read More

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105 Ratings

5 star values: 45
4 star values: 33
3 star values: 13
2 star values: 7
1 star values: 7

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Labradors

01/11/2008

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KellyC

09/11/2007

We didn't like it. It wasn't authentic enough. Next time I'll use ground lamb and instead of yogurt & ranch dressing I'll use one of the Tzatziki sauce recipes from here. Read More

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(23)

THIRTEEN11LINNA

08/21/2007

Tasted delicious! I think next time I will just fry the meat and use as filling rather than make into burger patties- they fell apart for me! The taste was fabulous though! Read More

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(21)

lucky.girl

09/19/2007

Yum! We made this into more of a "Greek taco"-style dish just browning the beef (added garlic and oregano) then having everyone load up their pita as desired with the cucumber sauce feta cheese tomatoes and lettuce.My husband even enjoyed it leftover for lunch the next day! Easy to make and very tasty. I'll probably experiment with seasoning the sauce next time; the ranch dressing mix was fine but I think the end result could be better with a little tweaking. Read More

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Niki Hoffman Farbotko

04/13/2004

These were so good. The burgers were very moist and had a great flavor. I served them on hamburger buns because of all of the reviews of the pita bread falling apart and just spooned the sauce over the burgers. Read More

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Sandi S

05/08/2007

I made these burgers with ground Chicken instead of beef...and they were fabulous! I also added crushed garlic to the cucumber sauce before adding it to the meat. Next time I am going to add more onion. These really tasted like a Gyro. I used wraps instead of pita pockets. Delicious! Read More

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Kimberly Ramsey

11/05/2003

this was absoultely great. I used 1/2 yogurt and 1/2 light sour cream. (as one reviewer suggested). I think next time I might even try adding a tad more ranch dressing. the flavor was good I just like ranch dressing. Read More

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BABSKITCHEN

10/31/2003

These were awesome and the whole family loved them. I wouldn't change a thing. I was a little concerned because the meat mixture was very moist but the patties held together nicely and cooked up perfectly. I will make these instead of the same old hamburgers at our next cookout. Great recipe Theresa! Thanks! Read More

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SAFICAT

05/23/2008

What the heck is so "gyro" about this? Not even close. Basic hamburger IMHO. Don't even bother. Read More

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Grilled Gyro Burgers

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 590.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 58 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 49 %

saturated fat: 66 %

cholesterol: 34 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 104 %

vitamin b6: 24 %

vitamin c: 9 %

folate: 23 %

calcium: 21 %

iron: 21 %

magnesium: 20 %

potassium: 19 %

sodium: 31 %

thiamin: 47 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Labradors

01/11/2008

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KellyC

09/11/2007

We didn't like it. It wasn't authentic enough. Next time I'll use ground lamb and instead of yogurt & ranch dressing I'll use one of the Tzatziki sauce recipes from here.

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(23)

THIRTEEN11LINNA

08/21/2007

Tasted delicious! I think next time I will just fry the meat and use as filling rather than make into burger patties- they fell apart for me! The taste was fabulous though!

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lucky.girl

09/19/2007

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Niki Hoffman Farbotko

04/13/2004

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Sandi S

05/08/2007

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Kimberly Ramsey

11/05/2003

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BABSKITCHEN

10/31/2003

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SAFICAT

05/23/2008

What the heck is so "gyro" about this? Not even close. Basic hamburger IMHO. Don't even bother.

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