Spiced Middle Eastern Lamb Patties with Pita and Yogurt
Spiced Middle Eastern Lamb Patties with Pita and Yogurt is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIn a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice.
Stir in the chopped herbs, season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, except for the pita.
Form the mixture into twelve 3-inch oval patties (about 1 inch thick).
Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
Preheat a grill for at least 10 minutes and prepare it for grilling over moderately high heat.
If you are using a charcoal grill, leave one area where you can grill the pita indirectly.
Oil the grill grates and grill the patties until dark brown grill marks form on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes.
Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, until just cooked through.
Meanwhile, wrap the pita in foil and set the package on the top shelf of a gas grill or in the cooler spot of a charcoal grill and allow them to warm through, 8 to 10 minutes.
Wrap 2 or 3 patties in each pita, spoon some of the yogurt sauce alongside and serve with herb sprigs, passing the remaining yogurt sauce at the table.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.