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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Lamb Pita Burger

Lamb Pita Burger
This Burger Has Classic Mediterranean Flavors!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes 
Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes 


 Ingredients
4 pita bread
1/2 lb. ground lamb
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles + topping
2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp fresh dill
1 garlic clove
salt
pepper
2 tomatoes, sliced
English cucumber, slices
2 cups spring mix
Tzatziki Sauce for condiment
 Cooking Tools
Food processor
Grill pan
Mixing bowl

Directions
Place onion, green pepper, sun dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles, oregano, mint, dill and a clove of garlic into a food processor. ( If you do not have a food processor, just mince as fine as you can).  Pulse into a minced consistency and place mix into a mixing bowl with the ground lamb and beef.  Mix thoroughly by hand until well incorporated and form into 4 burger patties.  Pinch of salt and pepper per patty.  Place grill pan on high heat until pan is hot.  Place burgers on grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Slice open top portion of pita bread to create a pocket for the burger.  Place spring mix, burger, tomato and cucumber slices into the pita.  Serve with a side of extra feta cheese crumbles and Tzatziki Sauce.
Serves 4