Name: Spiced Lamb Burger
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds ground lamb, preferably shoulder; 1 medium onion, very finely chopped; 3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teasoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling; 8 thick medium pita breads with pockets

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As the lamb cooks inside the pita, the fat will render into the bread, creating a crunchy, compact, vibrantly flavored meat pie that's unlike any burger you've ever had.

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