Categories: Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground lamb
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp curry powder
- Tzatziki Sauce:
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Parsley Salad:
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 8 pitas
Directions
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Preheat a grill to high heat. Combine the lamb, salt, pepper and curry powder in a bowl. Form into 8 oblong patties. Set aside to come to room temp.
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Meanwhile, for the tzatziki, combine the yogurt, cucumber, mint, salt, lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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For the parsley salad, combine the tomato, parsley, red onion and olive oil in another medium bowl. Set aside.
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Put the burgers on the grill and cook to the desired doneness, about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Stuff the burgers, tzatziki sauce and parsley salad into the pitas and serve immediately.