Pita Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Elevate your burger game with these Mediterranean-inspired Pita Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce! Juicy ground beef or lamb patties are seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, then grilled to perfection and nestled inside warm pita pockets. A fresh, tangy cucumber yogurt sauce made with Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and dill adds a bright and creamy contrast to the robust flavors of the patties. Topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and thinly sliced red onion, these handheld delights are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Ready in just 30 minutes, these pita burgers bring bold, refreshing flavors to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or lamb
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 1 large Tomato, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 large Lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly but avoid overworking the meat.
Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties and set them aside.
To make the cucumber yogurt sauce, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, chopped dill, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are thoroughly cooked and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for ground beef or lamb.
While the patties are cooking, warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or on the grill for about 1 minute per side.
Assemble the pita burgers by slicing each piece of pita bread to create a pocket. Insert a lettuce leaf, a cooked patty, tomato slices, and sliced red onion.
Drizzle or spread the cucumber yogurt sauce over the patty before closing the pita.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.0 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.1 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 387 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3781 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.8 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 129.1 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 539 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 2946 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
