Gyro Burgers With Tahini Sauce

Lean Ground Beef was marked down, so I bought a lot a few weeks ago.  Trying to use some up along with Tahini, I found this recipe.  It was very tasty, although not pretty to take a picture of.

I wold have again. We had with breaded broccoli (Broccoli Fries).

Gyro Burgers With Tahini Sauce

Photo by ALB

Adapted from Southern Living
Yield: Makes 3 servings

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 (see below)
1/4 cup feta cheese

Preparation
Step 1: Combine beef and seasoning. Shape into 3 patties.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Tahini Sauce

Ingredients
1/4 cup tahini paste
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation
Step 1: Whisk together all ingredients.

15 Smart Points (my additions/subtractions at 3 servings with Tahini Sauce)