Recipe:Greek Lamb Burgerswith Tzatziki
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
No need to slave away in the kitchen for hours to get a perfect restaurant-style lamb burger! Our recipe is just as delicious and quick to make, with a side of tzatziki to bring out the lamb's true flavors. Opa! Serves 4 - .
Ingredients
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Ground Lamb, thawed
1 lbQty 2 lbs$6.98 -
Garlic Clove, minced
Qty 1 Clove -
Onion, finely minced
Qty ½ -
Lemon Zest
Qty 1 tsp. -
Ground Cumin
Qty ½ tsp. -
Egg
Qty 1 -
Breadcrumbs
Qty 2 Tbsp. -
Coarse Sea Salt
1 bottleQty To taste$5.38 -
Garnishes:
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BRIOCHE HAMBURGER BUNS - CUSANOS
8 piecesQty 4 buns$3.48 -
Red Onion, thinly sliced
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Green Leaf Lettuce Leaves, washed
Qty 4 Leaves -
Red Bell Pepper
Qty 1 -
Tzatziki Sauce:
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Cucumber
Qty 1 -
Mint Leaves
Qty ¼ Cup -
Garlic Clove, chopped
Qty 1 Clove -
Lemon Juice
Qty 1 Tbsp. -
Greek Yogurt
Qty 1 Cup -
Coarse Sea Salt
1 bottleQty ½ tsp.$5.38 -
Freshly Ground Black Peppercorns
1 bottleQty ¼ tsp.$5.78
Cooking
Instructions
- Lamb Burger: In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, garlic, onion, lemon zest, salt, cumin, egg and breadcrumbs. Form into patties, cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Tzatziki: Peel and seed the cucumber. Dice the cucumber and place in a bowl. Add the mint leaves, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt and salt. Stir and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grilling: Grill the peppers on medium high until slightly charred and cut into strips. Place on a platter with the other garnishes.
- Place lamb burgers on the hot grill or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.*
- Assemble burgers by placing burger on a bun, top with two tablespoons of Tzatziki, red onion slices, red bell pepper strips and lettuce.
*USDA recommends cooking ground meats to a minimum internal temperature of 160°F.