Get ready to transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Greece with this mouthwatering recipe for Greek Lamb Burgers. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, these juicy burgers are made with seasoned ground lamb, grilled to perfection, and served on a toasted bun. Topped with refreshing cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onion, crisp lettuce, creamy feta cheese, and cool tzatziki sauce, these burgers will never disappoint. Let’s dive in!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
For the tzatziki sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Lettuce leaves
- Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped mint, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the meat.
- Divide the lamb mixture into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the burgers for approximately 6 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- While the burgers are cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well until thoroughly combined.
- Once the burgers are cooked, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute or two until lightly golden.
- To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a lamb patty on top, followed by sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce leaves, and crumbled feta cheese. Top with the remaining bun half.
Notes
For the best-tasting burger, be sure to handle the ground lamb mixture gently when shaping the patties to avoid overworking the meat, which can result in tougher burgers. For an extra burst of flavor, marinate the lamb patties in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a couple of hours before grilling. If you don’t have access to a grill, you can cook the lamb patties in a skillet over medium heat or broil them in the oven. Customize the toppings to your liking. Add kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, or fresh herbs like parsley or basil for additional Mediterranean flair. Serve the Greek Lamb Burgers alongside some crispy oven-baked potatoes or a refreshing Greek salad for a complete meal. Enjoy!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
