Cyprus Gyro Burger

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

Prep Time: 1 hr

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4

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