Greek Style Hamburger Pitas

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 pita bread
• 2 lbs ground lamb (or lamb or combination)
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced

Recipe

• 1 in medium bowl, combine lamb, 4 teaspoons yogurt, basil, oregano, 1/2 of the garlic, salt and pepper. mix together well. shape into 6 oval-shaped patties. grill, broil or fry until cooked through, approximately 11-14 minutes.
• 2 in small bowl, mix together remaining yogurt, cilantro, green onion, lemon peel, sugar and remaining garlic.
• 3 to serve, put the patty in the pita pocket and top with yogurt mixture, placing tomato and cucumber on top.