North African and Middle Eastern inspired Baharat Spice Blend makes a deliciously complex and authentic seasoning option for lamb burgers. Baharat is built on paprika and cumin with subtle hints of clove and nutmeg.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min

Ingredients
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1 Cup Plain Yogurt
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1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Mint
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3/4 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt Flakes, plus more to taste
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1 1/2 Pounds Lean Ground Lamb
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1 Small Onion, chopped
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3/4 Fresh Breadcrumbs
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2 Cloves Garlic, minced
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1 Tablespoon Baharat Seasoning
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1 Large Tomato, cut into 6 slices
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1 Small Cucumber, sliced on the bias
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3 Tablespoons Picked Fresh Cilantro Leaves
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6 Pita Breads
Directions
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Stir together yogurt, mint and salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Combine lamb, onion, breadcrumbs, garlic, Baharat Spice Blend and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and mix thoroughly using hands. Divide mixture into 6 equal portions, and form each into oval patty about 5 inches long.
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Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill burgers over direct heat, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer burgers to plate, and place pitas on grill over indirect heat (or reduce heat under grill pan to medium-high). Let pitas warm and char very slightly, but remove before they turn crispy.
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To assemble burgers, slice off about 1-1/2 inches from top of each pita bread, and spread insides of pocket with yogurt sauce. Slide tomato slice, a few cucumber slices and some cilantro leaves into pita bread, and add lamb patty.