Savory Lamburgers

Name: Savory Lamburgers
Ingredients: 1 13 lbs lean ground lamb; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 12 tablespoons minced of fresh mint or 1 12 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled; 1 12 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (optional); 3 tablespoons fine fresh breadcrumbs, from firm white bread (or whole wheat); 1 large egg white, slightly beaten; 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup); 4 regular size pita bread or 4 naan bread (Eastern Indian flat bread); 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 2 large ripe tomatoes, very thinly sliced; 34 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried mint; 14 teaspoon salt

16 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 13 lbs lean ground lamb
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 12 tablespoons minced of fresh mint or 1 12 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled
1 12 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (optional)
3 tablespoons fine fresh breadcrumbs, from firm white bread (or whole wheat)
1 large egg white, slightly beaten
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)
4 regular size pita bread or 4 naan bread (Eastern Indian flat bread)
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 large ripe tomatoes, very thinly sliced
34 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried mint
14 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Mix meat mixture ingredients until well blended.
2

Shape into four 1 1/4 inch thick patties.
3

Let stand 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
4

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
5

Add patties and cook 16 minutes or until well browned on both sides and no longer pink in centers, spooning off any excess fat as it accumulates.
6

Cut patties in half.
7

Tuck halves into halved pitas and add cheese, tomato and yogurt sauce, or serve patties with naan, tomato and yogurt sauce on the side.
8

Enjoy!