step 1
Gently pull off the leaves from the stems for the oregano and dill. Mince the Fresh Oregano (1/2 cup) and chop the Fresh Dill (1 cup).
step 2
Slice the Plum Tomatoes (3).
step 3
Crumble the Feta Cheese (1 cup).
step 4
Wash and shred the Iceberg Lettuce (1/2 head).
step 5
In a large bowl, use your hands to combine the Ground Lamb (2 lb), oregano, half of the chopped fresh dill, Coarse Sea Salt (2 tsp), and the crumbled feta.
step 6
Shape the mixture into 8 flat oval patties.
step 7
Heat your grill to medium high heat. Put the patties on the grill and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Flip when necessary and cook for another 5 minutes-do not press the patties as they cook or you will loose all the juices!
step 8
Brush the Pocketless Pita Bread (8) with Olive Oil (as needed) and throw them on the grill or in a toaster oven to lightly toast.
step 9
To make the Tzatziki, peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds.
step 10
Coarsely chop the Cucumber (1/2 cup).
step 11
Gently pull the leafy Fresh Dill (4 Tbsp) leaves from the stems and roughly chop.
step 12
Mince the Garlic (3 cloves).
step 13
Combine the Greek Yogurt (2/3 cup), cucumber, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), Lemon (1/2), Kosher Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), dill and Garlic (2 cloves) in a food processor or blender until well mixed. Transfer to a separate bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, until thickened.
step 14
Combine the Feta Cheese (1 1/2 cups), Greek Yogurt (1 Tbsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), Red Wine Vinegar (1 Tbsp), Garlic (1 clove), and Chili Peppers (to taste) in a food processor or blender until smooth.
step 15
To build the burgers, place a lamb patty on the center of each pita. Cover with sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, the reserved dill, and a couple dollops of tzatziki or tirokafteri. Add Hot Sauce (to taste), if so desired.
