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Hamburgers
1 lb. ground beef, lean
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
3⁄4 teaspoon salt
3⁄4 teaspoon dried minced onions or 1 tablespoon minced fresh onion
Combine all ingredients, mix well. Shape into 4-6 patties on cooking grill and follow cooking
times given below. Cover hamburgers while cooking. This helps to eliminate flare-ups. Always
use a spatula or tongs when turning patties to prevent piercing and loss of natural juices. If you
prefer searing patties, leave cover off for first minute on each side.
Gyro Burgers
1 lb. ground chuck
1 lb. ground lamb
1 egg
1⁄4 cup water
1⁄2 cup bread crumbs
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
1⁄2 teaspoon sweet basil
2 teaspoons oregano
Combine all ingredients; mix well. Shape into patties 4 1⁄2" diameter 1⁄2 inch thick. Place patties
on cooking grill and cook 4 min. on each side. Serve on a hamburger bun or Pita bread (pocket
bread) with chopped lettuce, sliced onions, tomato and yogurt sauce.
Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup yogurt
5 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1⁄4 cup cucumber, chopped
1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
Mix all ingredients together; refrigerate. Spoon onto Gyro burgers before serving.