Broiled or grilled ground beef and lamb patties, stuffed with a lemon-pepper seasoned feta cheese and olive mixture, served in warm pita bread with a creamy cucumber yogurt dressing.

Greek Cheeseburger

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper marinade - divided use
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup shredded seeded cucumber, well-drained
4 pita bread rounds, warmed and cut in half

1. Combine the beef, lamb, onion, oregano, and pepper; mix well. Shape into eight 4-inch patties.
2. Combine the cheese, olives, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper marinade. Top four patties with 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture; cover with the remaining patties. Pinch the edges together to seal.
3. To broil indoors, preheat the oven to broil. Place the patties on the greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil both sides to the desired doneness. Top each patty with cheese; continue broiling until the cheese is melted.
4. To grill outdoors, place patties on a greased grill over medium coals (the coals will be glowing). Grill, uncovered, 5 minutes on each side, to desired doneness. Top each with cheese; continue grilling until the cheese is melted.
5. To serve, cut each cooked patty in half.
6. Combine the yogurt, cucumber, and 1/4 teaspoon of the lemon-pepper marinade.
7. Spread the inside of each pita bread half with the yogurt mixture; fill with the patty half.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.