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Pita Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
A Middle Eastern flair for the All-American burger.

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
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 paties. 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.

Need help with this recipe? Go to: Ground Beef Basics

Recipes and Cooking Data Courtesy of the Texas Beef Council