Pita Burgers - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
Preparation
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Stir together lettuce, cucumber, yogurt and sesame seed; set aside.
Combine meat, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, basil and rosemary; mix well.
Shape into 6 thin patties, each 5 inches in diameter.
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).
Split bread to make a pocket; place cooked meat patty inside.
Spoon in lettuce mixture. Makes 6 servings.
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