My Big Fat Greco Inspired Burger |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 14 Minutes |
Ready In: 34 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The burger by Susan Mello on Throwdown with Bobby Flay :) It's wonderful. Ingredients:
2 lbs ground lamb |
3/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves |
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin |
salt and pepper |
oil, for brushing on the grill rack |
6 small pita breads |
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce |
1 small cucumber |
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt |
1 garlic clove, minced |
3 tablespoons fresh dill |
1/2 cup crumbled greek feta cheese |
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon oregano |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 large eggplant |
Directions:
1. Tzatziki with feta:
2. Seed and chop the cucumber. In a medium bowl, stir together the cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill and feta. Refrigerate and chill for 1 hour.
3. Grilled Eggplant:
4. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until thick and well blended. Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds. Arrange in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish; coat well with dressing. Grill eggplant until tender, about 3 minutes each side, keep warm.
5. Lamb burger:
6. In a large bowl blend together lamb, mint, cumin, salt and pepper, to taste. Form 6 patties.
7. Before grilling burgers, brush the grill rack with oil. Place the patties on the rack turning once, 4 minutes each side.
8. Cut pitas horizontally and lightly toast over indirect heat.
9. Assemble burgers as follows: pita bottom, lettuce, burger topped generously with tzatziki, a slice of grilled eggplant, and the top of the pita.
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