Greek Style Hamburger Pitas

Submitted by Oregano

"I found this on the pita pocket package. The cilantro gives this dish and authentic taste that is not too overpowering."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 pita bread
• 2 lbs ground pork (or lamb or combination)
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 3⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced

directions

1. In medium bowl, combine pork, 4 teaspoons yogurt, basil, oregano, 1/2 of the garlic, salt and pepper. Mix together well. Shape into 6 oval-shaped patties. Grill, broil or fry until cooked through, approximately 11-14 minutes.
2. In small bowl, mix together remaining yogurt, cilantro, green onion, lemon peel, sugar and remaining garlic.
3. To serve, put the patty in the pita pocket and top with yogurt mixture, placing tomato and cucumber on top.