Grilled Pita Sandwiches with Spiced Lamb and Tzatziki

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Tender grilled pita pockets stuffed with spiced ground lamb, fresh vegetables, and cooling homemade tzatziki sauce. This middle eastern-inspired sandwiches & wraps (mediterranean) ready in about 35 minutes pairs ground lamb, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 large pita breads
• 1/2 medium cucumber
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 large, thinly sliced tomato
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well and form into 8 small patties.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill lamb patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, grate 1/2 medium cucumber, then squeeze out excess moisture with a clean towel. In a small bowl, combine grated cucumber, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir well to create tzatziki sauce.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 large pita breads on the grill for about 1 minute per side until pliable and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: To assemble, cut each pita in half to form pockets. Stuff each with 2 lamb patties, a spoonful of tzatziki, 2-3 slices of 1 large tomato, several thin slices of 1 small red onion, and 1/4 cup lettuce leaves. Serve immediately.