Best Lamb Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce And Parsley Salad Recipes

GREEK LAMB BURGERS

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Do something different on burger night...go Greek! These Greek lamb burgers are juicy, flavorful and super easy to make. The secret is in the meat mixture, combining aromatics with spices like oregano, earthy cumin, and paprika, plus a generous does of fresh mint and parsley. Unexpected, yet super homey and familiar! Looking for sides and salads to serve along? Check the post above.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 lb ground lamb Or a combination of lamb and beef (see cook's tip #1)
1 small red onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
10 mint leaves, chopped
2 ½ tsp dry oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
Kosher salt and black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil)
Warm Greek pita bread or buns
Homemade Tztaziki sauce
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced Green bell pepper
Sliced cucumbers
Sliced red onions
Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
Crumbled feta

Steps:

Heat an outdoor gas grill or an indoor griddle to medium (if working with an indoor griddle or skillet, you can just heat it once you prepare the meat mixture).
Add the ground lamb (or mix of lamb and beef) to a mixing bowl. Add grated onions, garlic, fresh herbs, oregano, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and mix until everything is well combined.
Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal balls. Using both hands, work meat into smooth spheres, then lightly press to form into patties. Arrange the patties on a large tray or dish, and with the tip of your thumb, press lightly to form a shallow, somewhat wide, depression into the center of each patty. (see cook's tip #2 below) Cover and refrigerate, if you have the time.
Lightly oil the grill grates (or indoor griddle) and arrange the burger patties on top. Grill over medium heat, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once midway through cooking (internal temperature for a medium burger should register 160 degrees F. Adjust cooking time according to your desired doneness.)
Allow the lamb burgers to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve in pita pockets (or buns), with tztaziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions. If you like add kalamata olives and a sprinkle of feta.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Lamb Burger Patty, Calories 320 calories, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 143.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg

LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE AND PARSLEY SALAD

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Ground lamb patties are spiced with Madras curry powder and seared on the grill for a tender, flavorful burger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds ground lamb
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
2 cups Greek yogurt
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1 cup packed parsley leaves
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 individual pitas or 4 regular pitas

Steps:

Preheat the outdoor grill or indoor grill pan.
In a bowl combine lamb, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and curry powder. Form into 8 3-inch by 2-inch oblong patties. Set aside to come to room temperature.
Meanwhile, make the tzatziki sauce and parsley salad.
For the tzatziki sauce: In a medium bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, mint, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and lemon zest and juice. Set aside.
For the parsley salad: In a medium bowl combine tomato, parsley, red onion, and olive oil. Set aside.
When the burgers have come to room temperature and the grill is hot, grill the burgers to desired doneness, about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Stuff burgers, tzatziki sauce, and parsley salad into pitas and serve immediately.