Lamb Burgers

For the tzatziki:
1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
1 small garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper

For the lamb burgers:
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 pita breads (6-inch)
2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
shredded lettuce

Heat a grill to high. Prepare the tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine the lamb, onion, parsley and oregano; season with salt and pepper.

Gently form into small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium-rare, 2-3 minutes per side.

Warm the pitas on the grill, halve and fill with lamb burgers, tzatziki, tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

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