Baharat Lamb Pitas
This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb pita is packed full of delicious flavor. Rory recommends serving with a side of cucumber and tomato salad.
Baharat Lamb Pitas
6
10-15 minutes
10-15 minutes
Middle Eastern
Meats & Barbecue
Ingredients
- For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 C. Plain Yogurt
- ¼ C. Fresh Mint (Chopped)
- Kosher Salt (to Taste)
For the Pitas:
- 1 ½ lbs. Lean Ground Lamb
- 1 Small Onion (Peeled and Coarsely Grated)
- ¾ C. Bread Crumbs
- 2 Cloves Garlic (Peeled and Minced)
- 1 ½ Tbsp. Baharat Spice Blend
- ¾ tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1 Large Tomato (Sliced)
- 1 Small Cucumber (Sliced on the Bias)
- 3 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro
- 6 Pita Breads
Directions
Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
Combine the yogurt, fresh mint, and sea salt to taste. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Prepare the Pitas:
Combine the ground lamb, grated onion, breadcrumbs, garlic, Baharat Spice Blend, and salt and mix thoroughly (your clean hands are the best tool!).
Divide the mixture into equally-sized oval patties so they will fit easily within the pita.
Preheat grill to high heat. Grill the lamb burgers for 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the burgers to a plate and briefly grill the pitas to warm them and char slightly, but do not let them crisp.
Spread the inside of each pita with the yogurt sauce. Add a tomato slice or two, a few fresh cucumber slices, and some cilantro to the pita, then add your lamb patty.