Main Dishes
Greek Lamb Pita Burgers
Difficulty:
Easy
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
If you love Greek food, you will absolutely love these olive and feta packed burgers! We top them with pepperoncini tzatziki, lettuce, and heirloom tomatoes. Stuff them inside a pita pocket for the perfect Mediterranean experience in the comfort of your own home.
- Peperoncini Tzatziki
- 1 english cucumber grated
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini drained and minced
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lamb Burgers
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives drained and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Warmed pita bread, halved lengthwise
- Bibb lettuce, for serving
- Sliced heirloom tomato, for serving
- Sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini drained for serving
- Good with Mediterranean Peperoncini Hot Sauce
Instructions
- To make the tzatziki, grate the cucumber into a bowl lined with a clean kitchen towel and, once grated, gather the towel together and ring all of the moisture out the shredded cucumber.
- Discard the liquid and add the shredded cucumber back to the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
- Add the ground lamb, crumbled feta, minced Mezzetta® Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives, parsley, cumin, coriander and cinnamon to a mixing bowl and, using you hands, mix all of the ingredients together until combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into ½ inch thick burger patties. Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and cook the burgers, two at a time, for 2-3 minutes on both sides for medium rare.
- Open up the warmed pita and add bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, a spoonful of pepperoncini tzatziki, the lamb burger patty and additional Mezzetta® Sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini if desired.
- Enjoy!
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