Categories: Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 tsp dry sherry
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp molasses
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 4 Greek pita flatbreads
• 2 oz. feta, crumbled
• Chopped tomato, cucumber slices, red onion slivers, and Greek yogurt, for garnish

Directions

1. Mix together lamb, mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, sherry, vinegar, and molasses in a large bowl. Shape into four 4 1/2-inch-thick patties.

2. Stir together cumin, salt, black pepper, red pepper and allspice in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over lamb patties.

3. Brush a grill pan with oil and preheat over medium heat. Grill burgers 5 to 7 minutes per side. Set aside.

4. Arrange pitas on grill pan; grill until hot, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve burgers wrapped in pitas and topped with feta. Garnish with tomato, cucumber, red onion and Greek yogurt.

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