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Greek Pita Burgers

Shake up your burger rotation with this Greek-inspired version of an American classic. Made with lamb, feta, Kalamata olives and a balsamic glaze and served in a pita, it’s bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Mix the burgers loosely and form into an oblong shape to fit a pita pocket for best results!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Greek Pita Burger
Prep Time 21 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Calories
Author Safeway

Ingredients

Burgers

  • 1 lb ground lamb or ground beef or mixed
  • 1 Tbs chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • pita bread rounds

Greek Salad ingredients

  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 2 Tbs chopped kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 Tbs balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Heat grill to medium (375º-425º) and carefully oil the grates.
  • In a bowl, add lamb, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Gently combine, being careful not to over mix. Divide and shape into four equal-size patties. Using your thumb, create a dent in the center of each patty, which allows for more even cooking.
  • Grill 3-4 minutes each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160º. During the last 2 minutes, add pitas to the grill and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove and set aside. Remove burgers from grill, tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine salad ingredients and lightly toss. To assemble, add a small handful of salad to the pita, then add the burger.