Greek-Style Mini Lamb Burgers

tzatziki: (traditional Greek dressing)
1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
1 small garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

lamb burgers:
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
4 pita breads (6-inch)
2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, for serving
Shredded lettuce, for garnish (optional

1. Heat a grill to high. Make the tzatziki: in a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make the burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine the lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with S+P. Gently form the mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium rare, 2-3 minutes per side.
3. To serve, warm the pitas on the grill; halve, and fill with the burgers, tzatziki and tomatoes. Garnish with shredded lettuce if desired.

from Food Everyday's Great Food Fast recipe book.

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