Feta-Stuffed Pita Burgers Recipe

Name: Feta-Stuffed Pita Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornmeal; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; ⅛ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 8 ounces lean ground lamb; 8 ounces lean ground beef; ⅓ cup finely crumbled feta cheese; 1 tablespoon milk; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 large pita bread rounds; 2 cups arugula or 2 cups watercress

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cornmeal
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
⅛ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
8 ounces lean ground lamb
8 ounces lean ground beef
⅓ cup finely crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon milk
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large pita bread rounds
2 cups arugula or 2 cups watercress

1
In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, the 2 T milk, the onion, garlic, salt, oregano and lemon-pepper seasoning.
2
Add ground lamb and ground beef; mix well.
3
Shape meat mixture into eight 1/4-inch, thick patties.
4
For filling: In a small bowl, combine feta cheese and the 1 T milk.
5
Divide filling among four of the patties.
6
Top with the remaining patties, press edges to seal.
7
In a small bowl, combine cumin and cayenne pepper.
8
Sprinkle mixture over patties.
9
For a charcoal grill, place patties on the grill rack directly over medium coals.
10
Grill, uncovered, for 12-16 minutes or until done, turning once, halfway through grilling.
11
For a gas grill, preheat grill.
12
Reduce heat to medium.
13
Place patties on grill rack over heat.
14
Cover and grill as above.
15
To serve, cut pita bread rounds in half crosswise.
16
Serve burgers in pita halves with arugula.

403

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cornmeal, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Feta-Stuffed Pita Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Feta-Stuffed Pita Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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