posted by PAH 04-29-100 5:13 PM
Grecian Gyro-Burger
Marinade:
1 Garlic Clove, pressed
1/2 tsp. Fresh Rosemary, chopped
1 tsp. Chopped Fresh Mint
1 Tbl. Fresh Lemon Juice
6 Tbl. Merlot Rose Wine
Burgers:
1/2 lb. Lean Ground Lamb
1/2 lb. Lean Ground Round (beef)
1 Large Clove Garlic, pressed
1/2 tsp. each: Fresh Marjoram, Rosemary, Parsley, Oregano, Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
1/4 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 (14 oz.) Pkg. Pita Pocket Bread (4 pitas)
Toppings:
1/2 Medium Cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/4" pieces
1/2 Cup Fat-free Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt
4 Slices Sweet Onion such as Vidalia
1 Medium Tomato, chopped
1 Cup Shredded Lettuce
For marinade, mix together, pressed garlic, chopped rosemary and mint, lemon juice and wine. Set aside.
Mix together ground lamb, ground round, pressed garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Form mixture into 8 patties. On each of four patties, place a tablespoon of crumbled feta cheese. Cover each with another meat patty. Marinate for an hour in the refrigerator, turning burgers several times.
Grill over hot coals for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked medium to well- done.
Meanwhile, mix together chopped cucumber and sour cream or yogurt. Place each in a pita pocket bread and place toppings evenly in each pita.
Makes 4 gyro-burger sandwiches.