Lamb Burger with Tzatziki

A perfectly juicy lamb burger flavored with oregano and garlic topped with creamy tzatziki sauce is a Greek twist on a much-loved classic.

Ingredients needed

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• Ground lamb / Lamb mince.
• Fresh breadcrumbs.
• Egg.
• Oregano.
• Lemon zest.
• Garlic.
• Salt and pepper.
• Greek yogurt.
• Cucumber.
• Fresh dill.
• Fresh mint.
• Lemon juice.

How to make lamb burger

1. Make the burgers / patties: Combine lamb with the fresh breadcrumbs, egg and seasonings in a large bowl. Mix well and divide into 4 balls. With wet hands, form into patties. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
2. Make the tzatziki: Grate the cucumber, season with salt and place in a fine-mesh sieve to drain for a few minutes. Squeeze the remaining liquid out of the cucumber and place in a bowl. Add the yogurt, garlic, herbs, lemon, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
3. Cook the burgers:   Preheat a grill or pan over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
4. Assemble the burgers: Halve the burger buns and toast in a hot pan (or on the grill). Top with lettuce, tomato, cooked burgers, tzatziki sauce, red onion and the tops of the buns. Serve immediately.

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2. Creamy potato salad
3. Easy spicy garlic baked potato wedges

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Lamb burger with tzatziki

Juicy lamb burgers flavored with oregano and garlic topped with creamy tzatziki sauce is a Greek twist on a much-loved classic.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

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Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Course: Dinner, Grilling

Cuisine: American, Greek

Keyword: Grilling recipe, Lamb burger, Lamb burger recipe

Servings: 4

Calories: 484kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

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Ingredients

• ▢ 500 g (½lb) Lamb mince
• ▢ 1 cups Fresh Breadcrumbs
• ▢ 3 Garlic cloves Crushed
• ▢ zest of 1 lemon
• ▢ 1 tbsp oregano
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1½ tsp salt
• ▢ ½ tsp black pepper

For the burgers

• ▢ tzatziki
• ▢ Burger buns halved and toasted in a hot pan/grill
• ▢ lettuce
• ▢ sliced tomato
• ▢ sliced red onion

Instructions

• 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 4mg

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