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Gyro

"Mediterranean-spiced beef and lamb burgers, flame-grilled and brushed with tangy curry sauce. Stacked with melted Manchego, marinated tomatoes, crisp red onion, and cool, fresh tzatziki."

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Prep & Cook Times

  • Prep Time: 35 minutes

  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

  • Total Time: 50 minutes

  • Servings: 5

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Ingredients 

Curry Sauce

  • 3/4 cup ketchup

  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons curry powder

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, freshly minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup grated cucumber (excess liquid squeezed out)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste 

The Gyro Burgers

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cubed

  • 10 ounces leg of lamb, cubed

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 

Burger Assembly & Toppings

  • 4 Deli hamburger buns (toasted on grill if desired)

  • Manchego cheese, thinly sliced

  • Ripe tomatoes, sliced

  • 1 red onion, sliced

  • Red lettuce

  • Peanut or canola oil (for searing burgers)

  • White balsamic vinegar (for drizzling over the sliced vegetables)

  • Extra salt and pepper (for seasoning the tomatoes/onions)

Equipment Needed

  • Meat grinder (or ask your butcher to grind the beef and lamb together)

  • 4" round cutter (for shaping burgers)

  • Mandoline (for slicing cheese and vegetables)

  • Meat thermometer

Directions:
Step 1: Prep the Curry Sauce
Add all curry sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
Whisk everything together until smooth.

Step 2: Make the Tzatziki Sauce
Add all ingredients except the dill and cucumber to a small mixing bowl.
Whisk until smooth, ensuring your olive oil isn't overly bitter.
Add the cucumber and dill.
Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Step 3: Grind and Season the Meat
Mix the salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano in a small bowl.
Press the meat cuts through a grinder, alternating the beef and lamb.
Add the seasoning mixture gradually as you go to ensure an even blend.
Gently toss the ground meat mixture together without overworking it.

Step 4: Shape the Burger Patties
Divide the meat mixture into 5 even-sized balls.
Press each ball into a 4-inch round cutter or use your hands to shape them.
Place the shaped patties onto a plate or platter.

Step 5: Prepare the Topping Veggies
Slice the tomatoes and onions into rings.
Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper.
Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and white balsamic vinegar.

Step 6: Grill and Baste the Gyro Burgers
Heat your grill or smoker grill to 400°F.
Lightly brush the tops and bottoms of each burger patty with oil.
Place the patties on the grill grate.
Flip the burgers over once the bottoms have browned.
Brush the cooked tops and sides with some of the curry sauce.
Continue cooking until your preferred doneness is reached.

Step 7: Melt the Cheese and Serve
Top each burger with Manchego or your preferred cheese slices during the final minutes of cooking.
Serve the grilled burgers immediately with the seasoned tomatoes, onions, and prepared condiments.

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