Spiced Lamb Burger

By jargrr

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Using a fork, mix lamb, onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup oil in a large bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Prepare grill for medium heat and oil grate. Working one at a time, open each pita pocket by cutting along seam, halfway around perimeter. Spoon filling into pitas, spreading to edges. Close, pressing on filling to seal.