Feta-Stuffed Pita Burgers

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Burgers

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. milk
  • 2 tbsp. cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne
  • 1/8 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 8 oz. ground lamb
  • 8 oz. ground beef
  • 1/4 cup finely crumbed feta
  • 2 large pita bread rounds, split
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded fresh spinach

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine milk, cornmeal, onion, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, cayenne, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Add meats; mix well. Shape into 8 oval patties. Place 1 tbsp. feta in the center of each of 4 of the ovals. Top with remaining ovals; press edges to seal. Reshape patties as necessary.

  2. Grill patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium for 14-18 minutes or until done. Serve patties in pitas with shredded spinach.

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