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I have been making this recipe for years using ground lamb and adding some dill to the sauce. I don't do the burgers, just cook the meat in a pan and crumble it up well, using Greek seasoning if I have it. Once made this will save well for days to make a quick and tasty lunch or dinner. The meat mixture also freezes well for individual portions. Easy peasy!!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Eye"},"reviewBody":"
I didn't have any plain yogurt on hand so I used sour cream, which was a bit too rich for this recipe. I think the yogurt would have been better. But, it was delicious anyway, and I will make it again using the yogurt. <\/p>
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Great, easy recipe for a hot summer's day. I made the sauce and assembled the burgers in the morning. Pan fried the burgers (I have no grill and did not want to heat up the oven) and added the tomatoes and onion just before serving. Yum!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"
Gyros are a family favorite so we really liked this recipe. I always sub sour cream for yogurt in any dish. For our tastes next time - no sugar in the sauce and less of the optional salt for the meat.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Will114"},"reviewBody":"
Excellent even though I used chicken. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shannondobos"},"reviewBody":"I was pleasantly surprised how flavorful this was for so few ingredients going in to season the beef mixture. This was AMAZING! I used sour cream instead of yogurt for the sauce as that's all I had on hand. I will definitely make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"becky66"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe - I haven't made gyros in years, and made this recipe the other night after eating out with my daughter and she had asked me what they were (had seen them on the restaurant's menu). They were delicious, and the sauce made with yogurt was a nice light variation - I had used sour cream years ago, but would make this again. I also broiled the patties in the oven instead of grilling them, and this worked well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Michelle.Lewandowski"},"reviewBody":"Got so tired of paying top dollar at\u00a0restaurants for gyro. Finally took the dive and made this. I used iceberg lettuce as a wrap instead of the pita and premade tzaziki from Costco. It's heaven and nearly carb-free. Thanks so much. Shared with all my friends on FB.\u00a0 If you lay it all out as a buffet -style meal, it makes a gorgeous platter as build-your-own gyro.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Slow Joe","givenName":"Slow","familyName":"Joe"},"reviewBody":"This very good I also used 1lb Hamburger plus 1lb Ground Pork It was good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nana9a"},"reviewBody":"Very good. I will definitely fix again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"foxyhottcakes"},"reviewBody":"I love this quick and easy recipe. I use ground turkey because that is my preference. And I use a different tzatziki recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks. But served with pita, onions, tomato, and feta? YUM. Even better with some homemade falafel on the side.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cmberman"},"reviewBody":"So quick and easy and so like the real thing. I love gyros and will definitely make this again soon. P.S. Relatively inexpensive too! A real bonus!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HoMiPa"},"reviewBody":"I love lamb gyros, so thought I'd try this. I used to raise my own lamb, and still have lamb in the freezer, so I substituted hamburger for ground lamb. This was really good. \u00a0As I have lamb in the freezer, I've been pondering making a loaf of 'gyro meat' using Alton Brown's recipe\/method, which I'm sure is very good. \u00a0But it requires a lot of work & time. \u00a0For me, there is no need to try attempt his recipe now, because I think this recipe is a quick, easy, delicious substitute for the real deal gyros I love. I'll be making it again, and again........","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"camptadmorpeppermint"},"reviewBody":"My family loved the yogurt cucumber sauce. They started dipping their baby carrots and veggies! But they just thought the sandwiches were ok - they like hamburgers better :). So I will make the sauce again, but probably not the rest of the sandwiches.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"smjrks"},"reviewBody":"This is a good recipe, easy and good, I will be making it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Aug-95"},"reviewBody":"This was good, but not great. I thought the yogurt sauce was very authentic but the ground beef, though good, lacked that special something.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sf2130"},"reviewBody":"Very surprised. The meat does taste like gyros. We didn't bother with the patties... My 4 kids loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"momtomatt"},"reviewBody":"My family loves these! I think they would rather eat these than regular hamburgers! I think what makes them really good is to buy authentic Greek pitas. We buy them from our local Greek restaurant. For the sauce: I used Greek yogurt, added some fresh chopped dill and finely chopped the cucumbers. We also double the filling recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"heidi186"},"reviewBody":"Super easy recipe, very good taste. We buy pita shells from a local restaurant instead of trying to find ones that wont fall apart in a regular grocery store. I make the cucumber sauce with sour cream instead of yogurt, just as a personal preference.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sgronholz"},"reviewBody":"My husband and I thought these gyros were great! They were very easy to prepare, a bit out of the ordinary, and something we'll definitely make again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Magoo1two"},"reviewBody":"Quite tasty and easy to prepare.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Erin Ayers","givenName":"Erin","familyName":"Ayers"},"reviewBody":"This was very good and we loved it! 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