Greek Lamb Burgers
Sink your teeth into these irresistibly juicy Greek Lamb Burgers, a Mediterranean-inspired twist on a classic favorite. Packed with bold flavors, these burgers feature ground lamb seasoned with aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and mint, along with tangy crumbled feta and warm spices like oregano and cumin. Grilled to perfection, they’re served on toasted buns and topped with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, cucumber slices, and a creamy dollop of tzatziki sauce for an explosion of taste in every bite. Perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, these lamb burgers are ready in just 25 minutes and bring authentic Greek flavors straight to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 0.5 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh mint
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 large (sliced) tomato
- 0.5 large (sliced) cucumber
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, feta cheese, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed, but do not overmix.
Divide the lamb mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into round patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill or pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Cook the lamb patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for a medium-done burger. Adjust cooking time based on your preferred doneness.
Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes if desired.
To assemble the burgers, start with the bottom half of each bun. Layer with lettuce, a cooked lamb patty, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Greek lamb burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.3 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.8 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 6772 mg | 294% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 147.2 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 752 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2872 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
