Veal Burger Pita Sandwich Recipe

Name: Veal Burger Pita Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground veal (10% fat or less); 1 small red onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt; Chopped avocado (optional); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 whole wheat or onion pita breads, cut in half crosswise; 1 large tomato, sliced

Servings: persons

1 pound lean ground veal (10% fat or less)
1 small red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
Chopped avocado (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 whole wheat or onion pita breads, cut in half crosswise
1 large tomato, sliced

1
Combine veal with onion, 2 tablespoons mint, parsley, curry and 2 teaspoons garlic in large bowl.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Form veal into four 4-inch patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
4
(Can be prepared 8 hours ahead.
5
Cover and chill.)
6
Combine yogurt with remaining 1 tablespoon mint, remaining 1 teaspoon garlic and avocado, if desired.
7
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
8
Add veal and cook 3 minutes per side.
9
Place veal on half of each pita.
10
Top with tomato and yogurt mixture.
11
Sandwich with remaining pita; serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground veal (10% fat or less), 1 small red onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Veal Burger Pita Sandwich 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!

Veal Burger Pita Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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