Not Your Typical Lamb Burger
Elevate your burger game with "Not Your Typical Lamb Burger," a bold and flavorful twist on the classic. Featuring tender ground lamb infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, this recipe delivers a Middle Eastern-inspired flair. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy bite, while a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce made from grated cucumber and Greek yogurt perfectly balances the rich flavors. Nestled in buttery brioche buns and topped with crisp baby spinach and juicy tomato slices, each bite is a harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gourmet lamb burger is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts, bringing restaurant-quality flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 brioche buns
- 0.5 cucumber, grated
- 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp dried dill
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, minced garlic, red onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Gentle fold in the crumbled feta cheese, being careful not to overwork the meat mixture.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
While the burgers are cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by squeezing out any excess liquid from the grated cucumber using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
In a small bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and dill. Mix well and set aside.
Toast the brioche buns either in a toaster or on a skillet until lightly golden.
To assemble the burgers, spread a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce onto the bottom half of each bun. Layer with a handful of baby spinach, a few slices of tomato, and the lamb burger patty. Top with the remaining tzatziki sauce and the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Not Your Typical Lamb Burger with your favorite side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.0 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.4 g | 367% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 6110 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 167.3 g | 335% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 705 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 2783 mg | 59% | |
*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.
