Pita Burgers Recipe

Name: Pita Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. shredded lettuce; 1 medium cucumber, seeded and finely chopped; 1 (8 oz.) carton plain yogurt; 1 Tbsp. sesame seed, toasted; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. oregano, dried and crushed; 1/2 tsp. basil, dried and crushed; 1/4 tsp. rosemary, dried and crushed; 6 pita bread rounds

Servings: persons

2 c. shredded lettuce
1 medium cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
1 (8 oz.) carton plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. sesame seed, toasted
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano, dried and crushed
1/2 tsp. basil, dried and crushed
1/4 tsp. rosemary, dried and crushed
6 pita bread rounds

1
Stir together lettuce, cucumber, yogurt and sesame seed; set aside.
2
Combine meat, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, basil and rosemary; mix well.
3
Shape into 6 thin patties, each 5 inches in diameter.
4
Grill over medium coals (or broil 3 to 4 inches from heat source), to desired doneness, turning once (allow about 5 minutes total cooking time for medium).
5
Split bread to make a pocket; place cooked meat patty inside.
6
Spoon in lettuce mixture. Makes 6 servings.

506

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. shredded lettuce, 1 medium cucumber, seeded and finely chopped, 1 (8 oz.) carton plain yogurt, 1 Tbsp. sesame seed, toasted, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pita Burgers

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