Mini Lamb Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/2 English cucumber peeled, seeded, and grated (¾ cup)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt preferably whole milk yogurt
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 small garlic clove minced
• Salt and pepper
• 1- 1/2 lb. ground lamb
• 1/2 small onion minced (¼ cup)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
• Salt and pepper
• 4 pita breads (6-inch)
• Iceberg lettuce for serving
• 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes sliced, for serving

Instructions

1. 1
   Heat grill or grill pan to high. Make tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. 2
   Make burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. 3
   To serve, warm pitas on the grill or directly over a gas burner, turning occasionally. Halve pitas, and fill with lettuce, burgers, tomato, and tzatziki.