Gyros Burgers
These burgers are made with lamb and beef, like a traditional Greek gyros.
They are served on warm pita bread with tzatziki, onion, tomato, and lettuce.
The mix of lamb and beef gives the burgers a rich flavor.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 21, 2026Share
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These burgers are made with lamb and beef, like a traditional Greek gyros.
They are served on warm pita bread with tzatziki, onion, tomato, and lettuce.
The mix of lamb and beef gives the burgers a rich flavor.
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Ingredients 11
0.5 pound lean ground beef
0.5 pound lean ground lamb
0.5 onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 slice bread, toasted and crumbled
0.5 teaspoon dried savory
0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash ground cumin
Instructions
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Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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2
Mix 0.5 pound lean ground beef, 0.5 pound lean ground lamb, 0.5 onion (grated), 2 cloves garlic (pressed), and 1 slice bread (toasted and crumbled) in a large bowl. Add 0.5 teaspoon dried savory, 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice, 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, and a dash of ground cumin. Knead until the mixture is stiff. Make 4 thin patties, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
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Grill the patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 25g
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Saturated Fat 11g
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Cholesterol 84mg
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Sodium 408mg
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Total Carbohydrate 6g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 20g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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