Spiced Lamb Burgers with Feta and Mint Yogurt Sauce
Spiced Lamb Burgers with Feta and Mint Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
For the Lamb Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, 80/20 lean
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
For the Mint Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving
- 4 buns, brioche or ciabatta, toasted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves, such as butter or romaine
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mint Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, chopped fresh mint, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Lamb Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, finely minced red onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can make the burgers tough.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Form the Patties: Divide the lamb mixture into 4 equal portions. Gently form each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from bulging while cooking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cook the Burgers: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the lamb patties in the pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness, or until they reach your desired internal temperature (160°F for medium). For a grill, preheat to medium-high heat and grill for the same amount of time.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Toast Buns and Assemble: While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the brioche or ciabatta buns. Once toasted, spread a generous amount of the mint yogurt sauce on both halves of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a cooked lamb patty. Top with crumbled feta cheese, sliced tomato, and thinly sliced red onion. Place the top bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spiced Lamb Burgers with Feta and Mint Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
For the Lamb Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, 80/20 lean
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
For the Mint Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat recommended
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving
- 4 buns, brioche or ciabatta, toasted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves, such as butter or romaine
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mint Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, chopped fresh mint, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Lamb Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, finely minced red onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix, which can make the burgers tough.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Form the Patties: Divide the lamb mixture into 4 equal portions. Gently form each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from bulging while cooking.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cook the Burgers: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the lamb patties in the pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness, or until they reach your desired internal temperature (160°F for medium). For a grill, preheat to medium-high heat and grill for the same amount of time.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Toast Buns and Assemble: While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the brioche or ciabatta buns. Once toasted, spread a generous amount of the mint yogurt sauce on both halves of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a cooked lamb patty. Top with crumbled feta cheese, sliced tomato, and thinly sliced red onion. Place the top bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min