These creamy feta greek burgers are incredibly juicy and flavorful, served on homemade pita that is soft and fluffy! Topped with tzatziki, roasted red peppers and pickled onions, they taste amazing and are incredibly satisfying.
A burger-y dinner tonight is perfect for the menu!
These greek feta burgers are juicy and flavorful, served on pillowy pita bread with all the toppings. Think of your favorite greek salad fixings and that’s what we’re adding on top. Plus a super creamy tzatziki to really give it some oomph.
Oh how I love a meal like this!
I think there is something about serving a burger on a vehicle other than a bun that makes it special. Maybe special isn’t the word – it makes it more enticing. You know? The texture is different and it essentially switches up the whole meal.
That’s what I live for and how I plan our family’s meals so we rarely get bored or find ourselves eating the same thing week after week.
These pitas? On the menu all the time. But we find different ways to enjoy them and that makes them exciting!
I first started making this pita a decade ago and it’s been a staple ever since. It is so easy to make, rises within an hour and the dough puffs up so nicely in a cast iron skillet. Not to mention – they taste amazing. I will find just about anything that I can to wrap in this pita.
Today, it’s a spiced greek-inspired burger topped with felt that gets melty and creamy. Some herbs and spices, a nice sear on the outside if you use the cast iron skillet and tons of flavor. Plus, everything delicious on top.
Let’s talk about toppings! That’s what we’re all about here anyway.
First, a little quick tzatziki. Grate your cucumber, it’s the best way.
We also have roasted red peppers.
Some pickled onions! I used shallots. It was all I had.
Creamy feta melted right onto the burger.
And some crisp lettuce too.
There is so much flavor, texture and major crunch. We go from creamy to tangy and back around – it’s delicious! And the best part is that this is completely customizable. You can add whatever toppings you love and it will taste wonderful. Hummus is great on it too!
If I plan to make this for a meal during the week, I usually make the pita ahead of time. That way they are made and while it’s not difficult, it does take a bit of time. The secret is rolling out the pita as thin as possible and making sure the skillet is HOT.
Nice little dinner to make tonight!
Greek Feta Burgers on Pillowy Pita
Creamy Feta Burgers on Pillowy Pita
These creamy feta greek burgers are incredibly juicy and flavorful, served on homemade pita that is soft and fluffy! Topped with tzatziki, roasted red peppers and pickled onions, they taste amazing and are incredibly satisfying.
pita
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Combine the water, yeast and honey in a bowl, stirring once to mix. Let it sit until foamy, about 10 minutes, then stir in the flour and salt. Stir until the dough comes together then use your hands to further bring it together. Place the dough on a floured surface and knead it with your hands for 5 minutes. Rub oil along the inside of a bowl and place the dough inside, then cover it and set it in a warm place so it can rise. Let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 ½ hours.
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Place the dough back on the floured surface and knead a few times. If it’s still sticky, add a few sprinkles of flour with your hands and knead until it’s silky smooth. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece out as thinly as you can – we are talking super THIN.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with a bit of avocado (or another higher heat) oil. Place the thin dough round on the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, just until it starts to bubble. Flip it over and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, it should get puffy and have a few golden spots. Flip over and cook for another minute. Set aside and repeat with remaining dough. You can make these ahead of time and reheat until warm in the oven.
burgers
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Season the ground beef all over with the salt and pepper. Add in the garlic powder, oregano and dill. Mix until the seasonings are combined then form the beef into 6 patties.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the burgers. Cook until the desired doneness is reached. You can also grill these! Once the burgers are almost finished, add a few spoonfuls (or a slice) of feta cheese on top. Cover the top to let it melt for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the burgers in the pita with the tzatziki and all the toppings!
All that flavor though!
