Spiced Lamb Burger

By Jaymers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb, preferably shoulder
• 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• olive oil, plus more for grilling
• 4 medium pita breads with pockets

Details

Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Using a fork, mix lamb, onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

2. Prepare grill for medium heat and oil grate.

3. Working one at a time, open each pita pocket by cutting along seam, halfway around perimeter. Spoon 1/2 C filling into pitas, spreading to edges. Close, pressing on filling to seal.

4. Brush a little bit of olive oil onto each pita and grill until filling is cooked through and bread is crisp, about 5 minutes per side.

5. Serve with tzaziki.