Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 4 pita breads
- Seasoning: 1 teaspoon of each salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin (Or use 1 teaspoon each of All Day and All Night Seasoning)
- 1/2 cup tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for pan)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus more for finishing
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill + parsley)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until sizzling hot. Add olive oil if using leaner beef.
- Form the smash patties by placing a loose ball of ground beef onto the center of each pita bread. Use a spatula or burger press to smash it out evenly across the surface. Continue to spread it to the edges using your fingers.
- Season the beef directly on the pita with the seasonings listed.
- Cook the pita meat-side down in the hot skillet for 3–4 minutes, pressing occasionally for a crispy crust. Flip and warm the pita side for another 1–2 minutes. Remove and repeat with the rest.
- Make the Greek salad topping by whisking tzatziki, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper in a bowl. Fold in chopped romaine, red onion, pepperoncinis, feta, dill, and parsley until fully mixed.
- Assemble the pita burgers by topping the beef side with a generous spoonful of the Greek salad mix and tomato slices. Finish with another squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve immediately – either open-faced or folded like a taco. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or your new go-to weeknight favorite.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15