Greek Burgers

Okay so here is the version of Greek Burgers we have been making for a few years now. I have played around with a recipe I found somewhere (no idea where now) and this is what I've come up with.

I really like to serve these in the Greek Pita flat bread This is the kind of pita bread that does not have a pocket it is like you get at the Gyros place at the mall.

I usually wrap the burgers in parchment paper but when I got out my box of parchment when I made these I found an empty box. When this happens you can either wrap them in aluminum foil or wax paper like we did, whatever is handy.

Greek Burgers

Sauce:

1 (5.3 oz) container plain Greek yogurt

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1 small clove of garlic, minced very fine or grated on a micro-plane

½ teaspoon salt

freshly ground pepper to taste

Burgers:

1 lb ground beef (or lamb)

¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese

½ medium onion grated

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

½ teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic, minced very fine or grated on a micro-plane

3 (8” to 10”) Greek Pita flat bread

6 slices tomato

6 to 9 thin slices cucumber

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until serving time. This can be done earlier in the day if desired.

For the burgers combine the ground meat, cheese, onion, oregano, salt and garlic in medium bowl. Mix gently to combine. Divide into 3 even portions and form into patties that are about 2 or 3 wide, 4 to 6 inches long something that will fit the center of your pita bread.

When ready to cook place on a medium grill and cook about 15 minutes or until cooked through turning once. These can be cooked equally well in a skillet too.

To serve:

Spread some of the sauce in the center of the pita bread, top with cooked burger and the vegetables. Fold the sides of the bread over and wrap with parchment paper.