Pita Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
Servings:
Serves 4
1
lb. lean ground beef
1
tsp. dried basil leaves
1
tsp. lemon pepper
1
tsp. onion powder
1/2
cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3
cup chopped cucumber
1/4
tsp. salt
2
pita pocket breads, halved and warmed
1
medium tomato, cut into 8 thin slices
Combine dried basil leaves, lemon pepper and onion powder in a small bowl.
In another small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, salt and 1 tsp. of herb mixture. Reserve.
Shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over both sides of patties.
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Place patties in hot skillet and cook 6-8 minutes, turning once. Patties should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
To serve, place a burger in each pita half. Add two tomato slices and yogurt sauce as desired
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Recipe from the
Texas Beef Council
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