Cyprus Gyro Burger
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Description
This dish is a delicious crucible of American, Greek, and Turkish cuisine. My entire family and friends love it so much, it makes a regular appearance at all of our cookouts. It's spicy, it's zesty, it's pure deliciousness. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup peeled, seeded, and shredded cucumber
- 2 ¼ cups plain yogurt
- cheesecloth
- 2 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion, minced
- 1 ¼ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tablespoon ground coriander
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Urfa biber
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 hamburger buns
Directions
- 1. Place the grated cucumber on a heavy-duty paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Top with another towel, and pat dry; set aside. Scoop the yogurt into a large square of fine cheesecloth, twist the ends to close, and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
- 2. Transfer the strained yogurt to a bowl, and stir in 2 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Gradually add 1 tablespoon olive oil, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated. Mix in the garlic, dill, and drained cucumbers; cover and refrigerate.
- 3. Combine the red onion, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and sumac. Cover and refrigerate.
- 4. Place the ground beef in a bowl and add the minced onion, red pepper flakes, coriander, cumin, Urfa biber, and butter. Mix gently with your hands until all of the ingredients are well distributed.
- 5. Place bell pepper in blender and blend until it is mostly pureed. Pour off any excess liquid, and add the bell pepper and kosher salt to the meat; mix well. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and form into patties slightly larger than the buns, as the patties will shrink a bit.
- 6. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- 7. Brush the patties with 2 tablespoons olive oil and grill on high and direct heat about 5 minutes per side or until done to your liking. Place each burger on a bun; top the burgers with cucumber and yogurt tzatziki and the lemon-soaked red onion and sumac mixture.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 burgers
calories: 574 kcal
carbohydrates: 41.3 g
protein: 31.6 g
saturated fat: 10.4 g
cholesterol: 84.7 mg
sodium: 910 mg
fiber: 3.8 g
sugar: 12.9 g
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