Pita Pockets are a great alternative to a hamburger. We especially love them because of their unique flavors and the delicious yogurt sauce. Next time you are yearning for a hamburger, give Pita Pockets a try. These are equally good with either the lamb or the beef. This is another great meal you can prepare and have on the table in under 30-minutes.
Pita Pockets
Ingredients
- 4 pita breads
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 small onion, diced - about 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
Instructions
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Cut the top of each pita and open so you have a pocket. Mix yogurt, mint and sugar in a small bowl. Add cucumber, set aside. Mix meat, water, lemon juice, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic and onion. Shape mixture into four thin patties. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil 10 - 12 minutes, until no longer pink in the center. Place cooked patty in each pita. Top with yogurt mixture, lettuce and tomato.