SPICY KALAMATA GYRO BURGERS 
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c. parsley, chopped
3 tbsp. Greek seasoning
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. allspice
Fresh ground pepper as desired
Vegetable coating spray
1/4 c. dry white wine
1/4 c. Greek or Kalamata olives, seeded & chopped
3 c. Romaine lettuce, shredded
1/2 c. purple onion, sliced thin
2 med. tomatoes, chopped
1 bell pepper, half julienned & reserve other half
3 pita breads, cut into halves

Crumble chuck, add lemon juice, garlic, parsley, Greek seasoning, oregano, coriander and allspice. Blend. Divide beef in six portions; form each into a patty 1/2 inch thick. Spray skillet with vegetable spray, and place on medium heat. Add patties and cook until well- browned, about 3 minutes. Turn. Splash pan with wine to deglaze; turn patties a couple of times in the wine until patties are glazed (about 10 to 12 minutes). Sprinkle with pepper as desired. Toss olives, lettuce, onion, tomato and peppers together. Stuff bread pockets with vegetables and beef. Serve with yogurt and vegetables- olives.

NOTE: May substitute: 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon ground oregano, 1/4 teaspoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon dry mint for Greek seasoning.

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Spicy Kalamata Gyro Burgers
 #52169
 James (New York) says:
Don't let this recipe be a sleeper. These burgers were so good I can't stand it. We only had them about a week ago and my wife is already asking me to make them again.

 

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