Gyro Burgers With Tahini Sauce

You can find tahini paste on the imported food aisle of large supermarkets or in Mediterranean markets.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
• 4 pita rounds
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 8 large tomato slices
• 4 thin red onion slices
• Tahini Sauce
• 1/4 cup feta cheese

Directions:

1. Combine beef and seasoning. Shape into 4 patties.
2. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink.
3. Cut off 2 inches of bread from 1 side of each pita round, forming a pocket. Line each with 1 lettuce leaf, 2 tomato slices, and 1 red onion slice. Add burger. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons Tahini Sauce, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Southern Living
AUGUST 2003