Greek Burgers

• 500 g (1 lb) lean ground beef

• 50 mL (1/4 cup) dry bread crumbs or small flake oatmeal

• 1 egg, beaten

• 15 mL (1 Tbsp) dried oregano leaves

• 5 mL (1 tsp) each garlic powder and crushed dried rosemary

• 2 pitas (20 cm/8" size), halved or 4 hamburger buns

• Crumbled feta cheese

• Sliced black olives

• Chopped red onions, cucumbers and tomatoes

• Tzatziki sauce

In large bowl, lightly combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, oregano, garlic powder and rosemary. Shape into 4 patties, each about 1.5 cm (1/2") thick. Preheat barbecue. Cook patties on lightly oiled grill over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes per side, turning only once. When patties are almost done, remove from heat and insert an instant-read food thermometer sideways into centre of the thickest burger. If the temperature registers at least 71ºC (160ºF), the burger is done; if not, continue cooking until a minimum temperature of 71ºC (160ºF) is reached. Serve each burger in pita pocket half and top with cheese, olives, onions, cucumber, tomatoes and sauce. Makes 4 servings.