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Lamb burger, feta, and lettuce in a pita with Greek potatoes all on a plate

Lamb Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki Sauce

5 from 10 votes
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Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 c. plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. black pepper
  • 1 T. lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 t. fresh dill chopped
  • 1 t. oregano

For the lamb patties:

  • 4 8 inch pitas
  • 1/2 small onion chopped
  • 1 T. lemon juice
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. black pepper
  • 1/2 t. dried oregano
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb. ground lamb

Toppings:

  • 2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl combine the cucumber, salt, and lemon juice.  Put in a strainer over top of a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • 2.  Discard the liquid from the cucumbers, then in a small bowl combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber mixture, garlic, black pepper, dill, and oregano.  Mix well and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • 3.  Cut off the top quarter of each pita.  Tear one of the quarters into 1 inch pieces and place in a food processor.  Add the onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic to the pita in the food processor.  Pule until a smooth paste forms.
  • 4.  Put the onion mixture into a large bowl.  Add the ground lamb and mix until well combined.  Form the ground lamb mixture into 4 or 5 log shaped patties that will fit inside the pitas. 
  • 5.  In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil.  Add in the ground lamb patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side.  When the patties are cooked through remove from the pan to a paper towel on a plate.
  • 6.  To assemble put 1/4 cup of Tzatziki sauce in each pita followed by a lamb patty.  Top with lettuce, feta cheese, and red onion.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cook's Illustrated