Ingredients

• 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
• 1/2 pound lean ground lamb (*if you can’t get lamb use a total of 1 1/2 lbs of beef)
• 1/2 onion, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 dash ground cumin

Directions

1. Preheat a lightly oiled outdoor grill for medium-high heat. If you are using an indoor grill (Foreman, Griddler, etc.)  preheat to 450 degrees
   
2. Combine all the ingredients and mix with your hands until just combined (do not over mix). Shape into patties.
3. Cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
4. Serve on a warm pita or your favorite bun topped with lettuce, tomatoes (if you like that sort of thing), onions and the Greek Sauce below.
   

Serves 4

Big Fat Greek Sauce

• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon red or rice wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• salt and pepper

Directions

Mix cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, 1 minced clove of garlic, feta and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.

Makes about 1 cup