Greek-style Mini Lamb Burgers

• 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated (3/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
• 1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
• Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
• 4 pita breads (6-inch)
• 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, for serving
• Shredded lettuce, for garnish (optional)

1. Heat a grill to high.
2. Make the tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Make the burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine the lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper.
5. Gently form the mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
6. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
7. To serve, warm the pitas on the grill; halve, and fill with the burgers, tzatziki, and tomatoes.
8. Garnish with shredded lettuce, if desired.

cucumber, plain yogurt, lemon juice, fresh mint, garlic, salt, ground lamb, onion, parsley, fresh oregano, salt, pita breads, beefsteak tomatoes, shredded lettuce

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/greek-style-mini-lamb-burgers-383244 (may not work)