Best Lamb Burgers With Minted Tzatziki Recipes

LAMB BURGER WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all the patty ingredients and mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 balls and form into patties with wet hands.
• Place on a baking tray or cutting board and place in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
• Make the tzatziki according to recipe instructions and set aside.
• Cook the burgers in a hot pan or on a grill until well-browned on both sides and cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
• Remove form the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• To assemble the burgers, toast the buns then top with lettuce, tomato, lamb burger, tzatziki and red onion. Add the top of the buns then serve.

LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA TZATZIKI SPREAD

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, toss in the diced onions and season with salt and crushed red pepper. Bring the pan to medium-high heat and cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 4 more minutes. Turn the heat off and let cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the lamb, the cooled onion mixture, the oregano, dill, mint, lemon zest and 1/2 to 3/4 cup water. Sprinkle with salt and combine well. Make a little "tester patty." Cook it and taste for seasoning.
• Preheat the grill.
• Form the lamb mixture into 4 equal patties and sprinkle with salt. Grill the burgers to your desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the burgers from the grill and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Cut the pitas in half. Schmear each half generously with the Feta Tzatziki Spread. Top one half with a burger, then tomatoes, sliced onions and spinach. Place the other pita half on top.
• Combine the yogurt, feta, vinegar, garlic, mint, dill and cucumbers. Season with salt. Let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature before serving.

LAMB BURGERS WITH MINTED TZATZIKI

Steps:

• For the mint tzatziki blend the yogurt with the oil and lemon juice.
• Add the cucumber, onion, garlic, mint, and pepper.
• Taste and add salt.
• Cover and refrigerate while preparing the lamb burgers.
• Preheat grill to medium high.
• In a large bowl, combine lamb and remaining ingredients.
• Form into 12 small patties around 3/4 of an inch thick.
• Place on hot grill and cook 5 minutes on the first side, four on the other.
• You want the outside nicely browned with a bit of pink remaining in the middle.
• Serve three each in a pita half with the shredded lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion.
• Offer the Minted Tzatziki at the table.

GREEK LAMB BURGERS WITH MINT TZATZIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, garlic, shallot, lemon zest, mint, salt, and cumin. With clean hands, fold together the meat mixture until the other ingredients are well distributed. Try not to overly break up the meat. Divide into 4 balls and form into 2-inch thick patties. You want them to be more round than flat.
• Set a large heavy bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat. Add a very thin layer of oil, just enough to grease the bottom of the pan. Cook the burgers until nicely browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove to a plate to rest and tent with foil.
• Meanwhile, combine the cucumber, mint, garlic, lemon juice, Greek yogurt and salt in a small food processor and pulse until the mixture is smooth, but with some coarse bits of cucumber. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Serve the lamb burgers on the toasted buns and top with a spoonful of tzatziki and some baby arugula or herb leaves.

LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Tip the bulghar into a pan, cover with water and boil for 10 mins. Drain really well in a sieve, pressing out any excess water.
• To make the tzatziki, squeeze and discard the juice from the cucumber, then mix into the yogurt with the chopped mint and a little salt.
• Work the bulghar into the lamb with the spices, garlic (if using) and seasoning, then shape into 4 burgers. Brush with a little oil and fry or barbecue for about 5 mins each side until cooked all the way through. Serve in the buns (toasted if you like) with the tzatziki, tomatoes, onion and a few mint leaves.