Grilled Gyro Burgers

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Creamy cucumber sauce tops off these grilled burgers inside a pita pocket shell.

Submitted by Theresa
Updated on January 3, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
14 mins
Total Time:
44 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

  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.

  2. Mix the ground beef and 1/4 cup onion into the remaining half of the yogurt mixture. Shape into 6 hamburger patties.

  3. Grill patties on medium heat for 7 minutes each side, turning once.

  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
32g Fat
44g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 590
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 782mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 211mg 16%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 664mg 14%

* 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.