Grilled Lamb and Feta Pita Sandwiches

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sandwiches/Wraps

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. ground sirloin
  • 4 oz. ground lamb
  • 3 oz. feta, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 3 tbsp shredded cucumber
  • 1/3 cup yogurt
  • 2 pita rounds, halved
  • 1 heirloom tomato, thinly sliced
  • 4 Romaine leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat a grill to high.

  2. Combine beef, lamb, feta, onion, lemon zest and juice, cumin, paprika, pepper and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl; stir well to incorporate. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions; shape portions into oval patties. Lightly coat grill grate with cooking spray; place patties on oiled grate. Grill to desired doneness, 2-3 minutes per side for medium-well.

  3. Place shredded cucumber on paper towels to drain 5 minutes. Stir together drained cucumber, yogurt and remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl.

  4. Place pita halves on grill grates; grill until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side. Spoon about 2 tbsp yogurt sauce into each toasted pita. Divide patties, tomato slices, and lettuce evenly among each pita half.

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