Feta Stuffed Pita Burgers

Title:
Feta Stuffed Pita Burgers

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Lamb,
Meats




Ingredients:





     3 tb Milk


     2 tb Cornmeal


     1 tb Onion; finely chopped


     1    Clove garlic; minced


   1/4 ts Dried oregano; crushed


   1/8 ts Lemon pepper seasoning


   1/2 lb Lean ground lamb


   1/2 lb Lean ground beef


   1/3 c  Finely crumbled feta cheese


     1 ts Ouzo liqueur (optional)


   1/4 ts Ground cumin


   1/4 ts Ground red pepper


     2 lg Pita bread rounds; split


     2 c  Shredded spinach






 In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the milk, cornmeal, onion, garlic,


 oregano, lemon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.  Add meats; mix well. Shape


 into eight 1/4" thick patties.  Combine feta, remaining milk, and ouzo.


 Place 1 tablespoon feta mixture in centers of 4 patties. Top with remaining


 patties; press edges to seal.  Combine cumin and red pepper; sprinkle onto


 patties.  Grill burgers, on an uncovered grill, directly over medium-hot


 coals for 7 minutes.  Turn and grill for 6 to 8 minutes more for medium


 doneness; serve in pitas with spinach.


 


 Nutritional information per serving:  334 cal., 31 g pro., 22 g carbo., 13


 g fat, 93 mg chol., 384 mg sodium, 500 mg potassium, 2 g dietary fiber. US


 RDA: 31% vit. A


 


 Better Homes and Gardens Prize Tested Recipes By Ellen Burr Truro, Mass.


 


 posted by Tiffany Hall-Graham Submitted By TIFFANY HALL-GRAHAM On 04-18-95


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