Lamb Burgers In A Pita

• 1.5 pound Ground Lamb
• ¼ Cup Red Onion (Minced)
• 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
• 3 Tablespoons Mint Leaves (Minced)
• 2 Tablespoons Parsley (Minced)
• 1 teaspoon Oregano (Dry)
• 1 Tablespoons Cumin
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Tablespoons Olive oil (to coat pan)
• 3 Pitas cut in half

Combine all ingredients but do not over work the meat. Over working ground meat products causes the met to become dense. Form patties into oblong disc. 1 1/2 pounds of ground lamb will make about 5-6 patties 7-8 if made smaller. 

Place the pita halves in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes to toast and soften the inside pockets. Can place in a toaster. Serve with lettuce, tomato and *cucumber dill yogurt sauce.


*CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE

• ½ Seedless Cucumber (Grated)
• 1-7 oz container of Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 Garlic Clove (Minced)
• 1 Tablespoon of Fresh Dill (Minced)
• 1-2 Tablespoon of Lemon Juiced
• ½ Tablespoon Smoked Paprika