Lamb Burgers

Name: Lamb Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup shredded cucumber; 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 pinch of fresh dill; Burger buns; 1/4 cup arugula; 1 tablespoon feta cheese

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Prep 10 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 4

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I love burgers! They’re delicious, easy to make and can be prepared almost any way. One of my favorites is lamb burgers, especially how they’re made in Greek restaurants. It’s important to have good bread and, of course, to serve with traditional tzatziki, a sauce made of yogurt and cucumber. Check out the delicious recipe, and enjoy these juicy burgers with your loved ones.

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

For the tzatziki

1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup shredded cucumber
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch of fresh dill
Burger buns

Serve with

1/4 cup arugula
1 tablespoon feta cheese

Directions

1

Mix the ground lamb with garlic, mint, salt, and pepper.
2

Form fist-sized balls and gently flatten them with your hands.
3

Heat up a grill or pan with a little olive oil and brown the burgers.
4

Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill.
5

Place the lamb burgers on the bun and cover with tzatziki.
6

Serve with some arugula leaves and a little feta cheese.

Expert Tips

tip 1
You can swap traditional buns for pitas. You’ll give the recipe a more authentic touch!

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More About This Recipe

I love burgers! They’re delicious, easy to make and can be prepared almost any way. One of my favorites is lamb burgers, especially how they’re made in Greek restaurants. It’s important to have good bread and, of course, to serve with traditional tzatziki, a sauce made of yogurt and cucumber. Check out the delicious recipe, and enjoy these juicy burgers with your loved ones.