Beef Pita Burgers - Serves 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons burghul (cracked wheat)
300 g lean minced beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon tomato sauce
6 wholemeal pita bread pockets
6 lettuce leaves
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 x 250 g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved

Method

1. Place burghul in a small bowl; cover with cold water. Stand for 10 minutes; drain water from burghul in a strainer. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Squeeze out excess moisture.
   
   
2. Place burghul in a medium bowl; add minced beef, onion and sauces. Using hands, mix well. Shape mixture into 12 patties; place onto an oven tray. Cover; refrigerate for 20 minutes.
   
   
3. Cook patties, in batches, in a heated, oiled non-stick pan until browned on both sides and cooked through.
   
   
4. Split open pita pocket breads; sandwich with patties, lettuce leaves, cheese and tomatoes.

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