Best Greek Pita Burgers With Spinach Feta And Tzatziki Sauce Recipes

GREEK LAMB BURGERS

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Do something different on burger night...go Greek! These Greek lamb burgers are juicy, flavorful and super easy to make. The secret is in the meat mixture, combining aromatics with spices like oregano, earthy cumin, and paprika, plus a generous does of fresh mint and parsley. Unexpected, yet super homey and familiar! Looking for sides and salads to serve along? Check the post above.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 lb ground lamb Or a combination of lamb and beef (see cook's tip #1)
1 small red onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
10 mint leaves, chopped
2 ½ tsp dry oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
Kosher salt and black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil)
Warm Greek pita bread or buns
Homemade Tztaziki sauce
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced Green bell pepper
Sliced cucumbers
Sliced red onions
Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
Crumbled feta

Steps:

Heat an outdoor gas grill or an indoor griddle to medium (if working with an indoor griddle or skillet, you can just heat it once you prepare the meat mixture).
Add the ground lamb (or mix of lamb and beef) to a mixing bowl. Add grated onions, garlic, fresh herbs, oregano, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and mix until everything is well combined.
Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal balls. Using both hands, work meat into smooth spheres, then lightly press to form into patties. Arrange the patties on a large tray or dish, and with the tip of your thumb, press lightly to form a shallow, somewhat wide, depression into the center of each patty. (see cook's tip #2 below) Cover and refrigerate, if you have the time.
Lightly oil the grill grates (or indoor griddle) and arrange the burger patties on top. Grill over medium heat, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once midway through cooking (internal temperature for a medium burger should register 160 degrees F. Adjust cooking time according to your desired doneness.)
Allow the lamb burgers to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve in pita pockets (or buns), with tztaziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions. If you like add kalamata olives and a sprinkle of feta.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Lamb Burger Patty, Calories 320 calories, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 143.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg

GREEK PITA BURGERS WITH SPINACH, FETA AND TZATZIKI SAUCE

Greek Pita Burgers with Spinach, Feta and Tzatziki Sauce image

Easy grilled dinner ready in just 30 minutes! Flavorful ground beef burgers perfect for Mediterranean meals!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and shredded
1 container (8 oz) plain yogurt
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, (thawed) squeezed to drain
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
4 leaves romaine lettuce, torn in half

Steps:

Place shredded cucumber in clean dish towel; squeeze to remove any excess liquid. In small bowl, mix cucumber and remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix all burger ingredients except buns, tomatoes and lettuce. Shape into 8 patties, 1/4 inch thick. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce on bottom half of each bun. Top with burger, tomato and lettuce. Cover with top halves of buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g