Greek Burgers


Course : Sandwiches
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 pound extra-lean ground beef

1 clove garlic minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1 medium size plum tomato

2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley -- minced

4 pieces whole-wheat pita pocket -- breads, 6 inch

1 bunch romaine lettuce leaves

1 small red onion
 

Preparation / Directions:


Mix ground beef, garlic; lemon juice, oregano leaves; cumin, pepper, plum tomato, and parsley. Form into 4 patties about 3/4" thick. Grill or broil, 4" from source of heat, of 3 minutes, for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Cut the top thrie off each of four 6" whole-wheat pita pocket breads. Turn the cut-off piece round side down; tuck inside to pocket bread to reinforce bottom. Place a grilled burger in each pocket bread along with a romaine lettuce leaf and paper-thin slices from 1 sm red onion. Pass 1/4 cup Cilantro Chutney (page 218) to spoon into burgers.


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