Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce

Name: Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek, Turkish, American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese; 0.5 whole Cucumber; 0.75 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tbsp Fresh Mint; 4 whole Garlic; 1.25 lb Ground Lamb; 1 whole Minced Garlic; 4 whole Pita Bread; 4 slices Red Onion; 1 tsp Rice Vinegar; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 0.75 cup Sour Cream; 4 slices Tomato

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Greek 🇬🇷Turkish 🇹🇷American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food Clean Eating

These burgers balance rich, juicy lamb with salty pops of feta and a whisper of oregano, all tucked into soft pitas. A creamy cucumber–mint sauce adds cool freshness against the warm patties, while tomato and red onion bring crisp bite. Serve Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend cookout.

Prep20 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce

1

Make patties: Put the garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat and toast until speckled brown. Peel, mince, and set aside.
2

Break up the lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with the minced toasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt, and pepper; use a fork to mix. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Toss each portion back and forth between your cupped hands to make a ball. Pat with your fingertips to flatten to about 4 inches wide. Refrigerate the patties.
3

Make sauce: Stir together the cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4

Cook patties: Build a hot fire on one side of the grill. Replace the rack. When the coals are covered with white ash, set the patties on the rack and close the lid. Grill until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Transfer the patties to a plate to rest.
5

Toast the pitas on the hot grill until speckled brown and warm, about 1 minute per side. Split the toasted pitas crosswise. Spread about 2 tablespoons of sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with a red onion slice, a tomato slice, and a burger patty. Spread the remaining sauce over each burger. Cap with the remaining pita halves.