These creamy feta Greek burgers are juicy and full of flavor, served on homemade pita that’s soft and pillowy. Topped with quick tzatziki, roasted red peppers and pickled onions, they’re satisfying and easy to customize.
A burger-style dinner with a Mediterranean twist is perfect for tonight’s menu.
These Greek feta burgers are packed with flavor and served on homemade pita bread. Think of your favorite Greek salad toppings — cucumber, tangy feta, herbs — and pile them on. A creamy tzatziki adds brightness and richness to every bite.
I love switching up the usual bun for pita. The change in texture and presentation makes the meal more exciting and keeps dinners from feeling repetitive.
We use the same easy pita recipe often because it rises quickly, puffs beautifully in a hot cast iron skillet, and tastes incredible. When you have reliable pita in your repertoire, you’ll find endless things to wrap up in it.
These pitas are on our regular rotation—what changes are the fillings and toppings. That variety keeps dinner fun.
The burgers are seasoned with garlic powder, oregano and dill, then topped with creamy feta that melts slightly when the patties finish cooking. A good sear—especially from a cast iron skillet—adds great texture and flavor.
Let’s talk toppings
Toppings are what make these sandwiches shine. Start with a quick tzatziki—grating the cucumber gives the best texture. Add roasted red peppers, pickled onions (I used shallots), creamy crumbled or sliced feta, and crisp lettuce. Hummus is a delicious optional spread, too.
There’s a satisfying play of textures here: creamy, tangy, crunchy and soft all in one bite. The recipe is highly customizable, so use the toppings you love.
If I’m making these on a weeknight, I often make the pita ahead of time. The key to fluffy, puffed pita is rolling the dough very thin and making sure the skillet is hot.
It’s a simple, flavorful dinner to enjoy tonight.
Greek Feta Burgers on Pillowy Pita
Creamy Feta Burgers on Pillowy Pita
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Ingredients
Pita
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flourplus extra for your workspace
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- avocado oil for brushing
Quick Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cucumber
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- kosher salt and pepper
Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- kosher salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- crumbled or sliced feta (for topping)
- roasted red peppers (for topping)
- pickled onions (for topping)
- lettuce (for topping)
Instructions
Pita
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Combine the warm water, yeast and honey in a bowl and stir once. Let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms, then use your hands to bring it together. Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes. Oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1½ hours.
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Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly. If sticky, add a bit more flour and knead until smooth. Divide into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece very thin.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and brush lightly with oil. Cook each thin dough round 30 seconds until bubbles form, flip and cook 1–2 minutes until puffy with golden spots, then flip and cook another minute. Keep warm or reheat in the oven before serving.
Quick Tzatziki
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Whisk the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld if you have time.
Burgers
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Season the ground beef with kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and dill. Mix gently to combine and form into six patties.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high and cook the patties to your desired doneness, or grill them. When nearly done, top each patty with crumbled or sliced feta and cover for 1–2 minutes to melt. Serve the burgers in warm pita with tzatziki and your favorite toppings.
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All that flavor though!