One of my favorite ways to eat lamb is in a gyro, so I wanted to replicate those flavors. However, I don’t have a spit, nor do I really need a large chunk of seasoned lamb from which to slice sandwich shavings. I also wanted to make my gyro a little lighter, so I worked on a recipe for a gyro burger.
Ingredient Notes
Lamb – I will be the first to admit that I rarely cook with lamb. I’ve always kind of been under the impression that it’s difficult to cook and expensive. I’ve discovered that not only is it really distinct and delicious, but that it’s really not any more expensive than similar cuts of beef or pork.Lean ground lamb is available, particularly at high-end groceries, and if you can’t find that, you can always ask a butcher to grind a pound of either the leg or the loin, or use your food processor to grind it up at home. Pitas – Feel free to use store-bought pitas, or make your own. I used our Flatbread recipe, only instead of making one large loaf, I made 4 smaller, pita-sized circles and it worked beautifully. If you do that, however, cover the flatbread with a clean cloth when you pull them out of the oven and allow them to cool completely. This way, they’ll remain soft and pliable and won’t crack when you try and fold them over.Tzatziki – This yummy Greek yogurt sauce can be whipped up in a flash using this Tzatziki recipe. Homemade will always taste best, but if you’re short on time you should be able to find prepared tzatziki in the grocery store near the hummus and other dips.
How To Make Gyro Burger Pitas
Can these be made ahead of time? The burger patties are best grilled fresh, but you could prep your tzatziki, cook your pitas, slice your veggies, and even mix up your lamb mixture up to a day ahead of time. Then just grill and assemble.
Serving Suggestions
If you’re looking for side dishes, these gyro burger pitas really don’t need much. A simple veggie tray with hummus would be great. If you love those Greek flavors, you could try this delicious Greek Pasta Salad or a simple side salad using the Greek Salad Dressing & Marinade from that salad.
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