Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 lbs

ground lamb

1 cup

green onion

chopped

1.25 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pumpkin pie spice

0.5 tsp

cayenne pepper

0.33 cup

pine nuts

toasted

1 cup

plain yogurt

1 tsp

ground cumin

4 unit

pita bread

inch-diameter, top 1/4 cut off each

1 cup

plum tomato

diced seeded

Step 1
~3 min

Combine ground lamb, 1/2 cup chopped green onion, 1 teaspoon salt, pumpkin pie spice, pine nuts, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a medium bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Mix gently until well combined.

Step 3
~3 min

Using moistened hands, form the lamb mixture into 4 equal patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 4
~3 min

Combine plain yogurt, ground cumin, remaining 1/2 cup chopped green onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir to blend the yogurt sauce.

Step 6
~3 min

Let the yogurt sauce stand for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 7
~3 min

Preheat barbecue to medium-high heat.

Step 8
~3 min

Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.

Step 9
~3 min

Carefully open pita breads to make pockets.

Step 10
~3 min

Insert a burger into each pita pocket.

Step 11
~3 min

Spoon the yogurt mixture and diced seeded plum tomato into each burger, dividing equally.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with a side of cucumber salad for extra freshness.

Toast the pita bread before filling for a crispier texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Yogurt sauce can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with grilled vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber salad
Grilled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Turkey

Cultural Significance

A modern adaptation of traditional Turkish flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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