Lamb Pita "Smash Burger"

High protein meal in just a few minutes.

1 serving
12 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Lamb patty

  • Ground lamb
    160 g1/3 lb
  • Salt
    a sprinkle
  • Za'atar
    a sprinkle
  • Ground harissa
    a sprinkle

Pita & Toppings

  • Pita Bread, halved
    1
  • Greek Yogurt
    30 g
  • Hummus
    15 g
  • Ground harissa
    a sprinkle
  • Za'atar
    a sprinkle
  • Lettuce, thinly sliced
    to taste
  • Tomatoes, thinly sliced
    to taste
  • Red Onions, thinly sliced
    to taste
  • Lemon juice
    a squeeze

Method

Step 1: Smash & sear the lamb patty

Pre-heat a griddle or pan over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, shape the ground lamb into a ball and sprinkle with salt.

Place the lamb patty in the hot pan and smash it down with a spatula until it spreads out to the size of the pita you'll be using.

Put a sprinkle of za’atar and ground harissa on top of the burger and let the bottom of the patty while you prep the toppings.

Step 2: Prep the toppings

Thinly slice lettuce, tomatoes and red onion. Gather the remaining ingredients - yogurt, hummus, lemon, and the pita bread.

Flip the lamb burger and press it down. Sear the other side for 2-3 more minutes or until cooked through.

  • During these last few minutes of cooking, place the pita bread on top of the burger patty to and warm through.

Step 3: Assemble & serve

Take the pita and patty off the heat to assemble the sandwich.

  • Spread the greek yogurt and a sprinkle of harissa on one half of the pita bread, and the hummus and za’atar on the other half.

  • Add the patty, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and whatever else you like. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Before serving, wrap the sandwich in foil to and soften for about a minute. Slice the sandwich in half and enjoy.

“This lamb smash burger is spicy, aromatic, creamy, and only takes 10-12 minutes total.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories589
48g
25g
45g

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Recommended: 1 servings

FAQ

Do I have to use lamb?

While the lamb and spices give this dish a Mediterranean profile, you could repeat this "smashburger" style method with any ground meat! And of course, customize with toppings as you see fit.