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Greek Lamb Burgers

Next time it’s Burger Night, do something different. Like these Greek Lamb Burgers. They are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Burgers, comfort food, Grilled, Lamb, spicy
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • A Grill or heavy-duty frying pan for the stovetop.

Materials

Feta Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 small bunch of fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ cucumber, seeded and grated (or finely chopped)
  • Kosher salt to taste

Lamb Burger Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 shallot or small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp dry oregano
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Pinch crushed red pepper
  • 1 tbsp dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • Zest one lemon
  • 1 red onion, 1 sliced, for garnish
  • 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced, for garnish
  • 2 cups baby spinach, for garnish
  • Feta Tzatziki Spread, see recipe
  • 4 pitas or 4 hamburger buns, optional

Instructions

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • Combine the yogurt, feta, vinegar, garlic, mint, dill, salt, and cucumbers in a bowl.
    Tzatziki-Ingredients
  • Refrigerate to let the sauce meld. Let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature before serving with the Lamb Burger.
    Tzaziki-sauce-3

Directions for Lamb Burgers

  • Coat a large cast-iron pan with olive oil, toss in the diced onions, and season with salt and crushed red pepper.
    Cast Iron Pan
  • Bring the pan to medium-high heat and cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Turn the heat off and let it cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lamb, the cooled onion mixture, the oregano, dill, mint, paprika, and lemon zest. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and combine well.
  • Preheat the grill or cast iron pan
  • Form the lamb burger mixture into 4 equal patties and sprinkle with salt. (see notes on indenting the burgers with your thumb)
    Lamb Burgers 1
  • Cook the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
    Greek Lamb Burgers on the grill
  • Remove the lamb burgers from the grill and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Cut the pitas in half. Put the Feta Tzatziki Sauce on the top bun
  • Put tomatoes, sliced onions, and spinach on the bottom. Place the lamb burger on top of these and serve.
    Lamb Burger

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Notes

Grill tip for burgers: using your thumb, make a little dent in the middle of the lamb burger patties.
The thumbprint indent in the middle helps the patties keep their flat shape and cook more evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 14 oz | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 287mg | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10.8mg | Iron: 2mg