Skewered Burgers

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 12 cup rolled oats (if you prefer, you can use whole wheat bread crumbs instead, this will give it a finer texture)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1 teaspoon dry granulated garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 4 small pita bread, cut in half (don't use the mini pitas!)
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chives, chopped finely (or you can also use the dried stuff, same amount)

Directions

  1. 1
    Soak 8 wooden skewers for at least 10 minutes to prevent them from burning.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, mix together the beef, oats, egg, onion, water , garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme.
  3. 3
    Divide into 8 equal portions and mould each of the balls into an oval shape around the skewers.
  4. 4
    Grill for about 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, turning only once!
  5. 5
    Serve the burger with the pita.
  6. 6
    You can put it on a bed of lettuce first if you want a little something extra.
  7. 7
    Mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise and chives.
  8. 8
    Serve a dollop with the pitas.
  9. 9
    Goes great served with a lettuce and tomato salad.

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