TURKISH LAMB BURGERS

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I adapted this from a Bon Appetit magazine. I love ground lamb and have tried countless recipes to find the best lamb burger. The original recipe came close, then I added a few elements that I liked from various other recipes and came up with this.

Provided by Londonsbk

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1 cup chopped green onion (about 4)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
inch-diameter pita bread, top 1/4 cut off each
1 cup diced seeded plum tomato

Steps:

  • Combine lamb, 1/2 cup onions, 1 teaspoon salt, pumpkin pie spice, pine nuts, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl. Mix gently. Using moistened hands, form lamb mixture into 4 equal patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Combine yogurt, cumin, remaining 1/2 cup onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in small bowl. Stir to blend. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
  • Carefully open pita breads to make pockets; insert burger in each. Spoon in yogurt mixture and tomatoes, dividing equally, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.9, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 132.1, Sodium 862.9, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 32.8

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