Lamb Burgers with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Pita

Name: Lamb Burgers with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled; 1 teaspoons allspice, 1/3 palmful; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 palmful; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, eyeball it in your palm; 1 small red chile pepper, seeded and minced; 1 egg, lightly beaten; A handful plain bread crumbs; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 large clove garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup mint leaves, minced; 4 large soft pitas; 1/2 red onion, peeled and sliced thinly; 1/2 small red cabbage, shredded

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 medium yellow onion, peeled
1 teaspoons allspice, 1/3 palmful
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 palmful
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, eyeball it in your palm
1 small red chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 egg, lightly beaten
A handful plain bread crumbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 large clove garlic, peeled
1/4 cup mint leaves, minced
4 large soft pitas
1/2 red onion, peeled and sliced thinly
1/2 small red cabbage, shredded

1
Put the lamb in bowl.
2
Using a box grater, grate the onion over the bowl so that the pulp of the onion and juices fall into the meat.
3
Add the spices, chile pepper, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, to taste, and mix to combine.
4
Form the meat mixture into 4 patties, thinner at the middle and thicker at the edges for even cooking.
5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with oil, or coat the burgers in oil and grill on outdoor grill.
6
Cook the patties about 10 minutes, turning once.
7
While the patties cook, add the yogurt to a small bowl.
8
Grate the garlic into the yogurt using a fine grater or zester.
9
Add the mint and stir to combine.
10
Char the pitas over an open gas burner or outdoor grill.
11
Eat the burgers in or on the pita bread topped with garlic-mint yogurt, sliced red onion, and some shredded cabbage.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, 1 teaspoons allspice, 1/3 palmful, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 palmful, and more.

Yes, Lamb Burgers with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and Pita 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!