Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/4 cup grated red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- Pita bread, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced or pickled
- Handful arugula or spinach
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground lamb, ground beef, grated red onion, garlic, mint, oregano, olive oil, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs (if using). Mix gently to combine.
- Form into patties and chill for 10 minutes.
- Grill or pan-sear patties over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- While burgers cook, prepare tzatziki: mix 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 1 medium grated cucumber (squeezed dry), 1 small minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt to taste, and a drizzle of olive oil. Chill.
- Toast pita bread until warm and slightly charred.
- Assemble: Spread tzatziki on pita, place burger patty, top with feta, sliced tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, and greens. Drizzle more tzatziki or olive oil if desired.
- Serve warm, optionally wrapped in foil for easy eating.
Notes
Use a mix of lamb and beef for flavor balance. Grated onion and olive oil keep patties juicy. Chill tzatziki for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Always toast your pita!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger wrap
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg