Taste of Home
Pita Burgers
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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2 cups shredded lettuce
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1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
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1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
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6 whole pita breads
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the onion, garlic and seasonings; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.
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2.
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.
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3.
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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