Spiced Lamb Pita Burgers

Spiced Lamb Pita Burgers are a fresh take on a classic burger - the lamb is mixed with Middle Eastern spices, onions, and fresh mint.

This is such an interesting change from a plain old burger, I think you’re going to love it. I mixed ground lamb with fragrant coriander, cinnamon, and cumin, along with some very finely minced sweet onion, and fresh mint, then spread it inside a split pita round. The meat cooks inside the pita, and as it grills the juices from the lamb sink into the pita and the whole thing comes out crispy and wonderful. The yogurt mint sauce adds a cooling tangy layer to every bite. It’s burger meets quesadilla meets panini and the result is lovely!

• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 Tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
• 8 thick pocket pita breads

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 4 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• salt and black pepper, to taste