Homestyle Gyro Burgers

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 387.6
  • Total Fat: 18.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 98.9 mg
  • Sodium: 247.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Protein: 31.5 g

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Introduction

Needed a low cal alternative for fair gyros, I came up with a tasty turkey-beef combo that made a great substitute.
You can use traditional lamb, just be sure to adjust the calories.
Needed a low cal alternative for fair gyros, I came up with a tasty turkey-beef combo that made a great substitute.
You can use traditional lamb, just be sure to adjust the calories.

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    1/8 cup chopped parsley
    1/2 tsp oregano
    1 medium beefsteak tomato, sliced
    2 Kangaroo pita pockets
    3 TBS Tzatziki cucumber garlic greek yogurt
    1/8 cup fine chopped onion
    5 oz extra lean ground beef
    5 oz 93% lean ground turkey
    Shredded iceberg lettuce

Directions

Heat a grill to high.

In a bowl combine the meats, onion, parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Don't over mix or the meat will become tough.

Form into 4 small patties. Grill until cooked almost thru. Remove from grill. Tent with foil to let carry over cooking finish the burger.

While meat rests, warm pita pockets on the grill.

To assemble: Open each pita and place two patties inside. Top with 1 1/2 TBS Tzatziki sauce, tomato slices, and shredded lettuce.

Serves 2, 1 pita sandwich each.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RZIMMERLI.

TAGS:  Beef/Pork |