Griff’s Grilled Half-Moon Mediterranean Burgers

Last weekend was warm and sunny here in the hills of northern central Arizona (in contrast to what's been going on out east!), so I figured it was time to fire up the old grill. I wanted to do something a little different than the usual Arizona grilling experience, so here's what I came up with:

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground lamb
1 lb. ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2.5 tsp. dried oregano leaves
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. dried mint
1 tsp. Lawry’s® seasoned pepper (or ground black pepper)
10 pieces pita bread

Instructions:

Mix ingredients together well in a mixing bowl. Form into small patties (should make about 10 patties). Then, cut each patty down the center, making 2 half-moon shapes, so that when you serve on the pita bread (folded over), the shape of the burger conforms to the pita bread. Grill the patties on a well-oiled grill. Baste each side or patties with olive oil while grilling and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper if desired. Warm the pita bread in an oven or microwave before serving. Place two of the half-moon patties on each piece of pita bread and fold the pita bread over. Tastes great with fresh onion slices and fresh tomato slices added—and, or course, Griff’s Mediterranean Cucumber Dressing (see recipe below).

Griff's Mediterranean Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried mint

Instructions:
Thoroughly mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.