Tzatziki Indian-Style Burgers
photo by Hope Rock
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Yields:
-
4 Each
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup plain fat free Greek yogurt
- 1⁄3 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped of fresh mint
- 16 ounces 80% lean ground beef
- 1⁄4 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeno peppers (optional) or 2 tablespoons fresh jalapenos (optional)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped of fresh mint
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 4 whole wheat pita bread (Halves)
- 4 tablespoons hummus
- 3⁄4 cup romaine lettuce
directions
- For the Sauce.
- Place the Plain Greek Non-fat Yogurt in a small bowl, add mint and cucumber and mix until well combined. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- For the Burgers.
- Place the ground beef in a medium size bowl. Add the Onions, Jalapenos, Mint, Cumin, Garlic, and salt. Mix until well combined. Separate the beef mixture into two sizable softballs. Create and form to patties.
- Place the patties in a hot grill and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until patties are done (160 F Degrees), turning once.
- Allow the patties to rest for 5-7 minutes. While they are resting prepare the pita pockets. Pull out the Yogurt sauce from the fridge and set aside. Place the 4 pita halves in the microwave 10-15 seconds or until soft & warm. Spread 1 Tbsp Hummus inside each pita half. Add a small amount of lettuce. Set aside.
- With a Knife Cut each rested beef Pattie in half. This should result in 4 beef halves. Place each halved beef inside each halved pita pocket. Spoon Yogurt sauce in for the final touch and enjoy.
- Helpful Tips: Jalapenos make a nice addition for flavor & heat, however if you are not a fan of heat, simply omit this ingredient. Most Pickled Jalapenos in a Jar are very mild. If using fresh Jalapeno be sure to remove the seeds.
- The yogurt sauce will usually be enough to fill all four prepared Pita Burgers. If you really like a lot of sauce double the yogurt recipe.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Hope Rock
Harrisburg, 77