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

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.

Mahbubur Rahman Sarker
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I would make these burgers again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


Martha Mathias
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These burgers were good, but I've had better.


Sherry Blanco
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I'm not sure what all the hype is about these burgers. They were just okay.


Jana Khaled
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Overall, I thought these burgers were just average. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


RenAnne J
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These burgers were a lot of work to make and they didn't turn out that great. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Justina Oche
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I followed the recipe exactly and my burgers turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Yazeedu Kabiru
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe.


Sampha Kamara
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These burgers were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Penina fromer
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I thought these burgers were just okay. I wasn't a big fan of the avocado.


sase99 sase
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These burgers were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Azizo Habesha
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I've made these burgers several times now and they're always a hit. My family loves them!


Zarina khatoon
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These burgers are so juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend them!


Epic Terry
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I made these burgers for a party and everyone loved them. They're definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Jeryboy Jeryboy
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These burgers were a bit messy to eat, but they were totally worth it. The flavors were amazing!


Ruth Nabunjo
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I loved the combination of flavors in this recipe. The avocado, feta, and tzatziki sauce were perfect together.


Abishek Silva
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still delicious.


Linda Obi
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The avocado added a creamy texture and richness to the burgers that I really enjoyed.


Isabel carrillo
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These avocado gyro burgers were a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible and the burgers were so juicy. I will definitely be making these again.