Pita Burgers

Name: Pita Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped; 1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 6 whole pita breads

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

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6 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

I serve this tasty variation on the traditional hamburger at backyard get-togethers. Similar to Greek gyros, the herbed ground beef patties are stuffed in pita bread with a yummy cucumber lettuce mixture. —Dorothy Wiedeman, Eaton, Colorado

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Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
6 whole pita breads

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the onion, garlic and seasonings; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.
Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, yogurt and sesame seeds. Top each burger with lettuce mixture; serve with pita breads.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 409 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 731mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

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