Mediterranean Lamb Burger
The Mediterranean flavors in this burger make a great alternative to a traditional burger for summer parties.
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The Mediterranean flavors in this lamb burger make a great alternative to a traditional beef burger for summer parties. I am a big fan of lamb, as it’s versatile and matches perfectly when the flavors of parsley, oregano, mint and dill are added to the burgers to build a more complex flavor profile. I love to serve it with pita because you can serve the lamb right in the pocket and add the fillings around it.
Mediterranean Lamb Burger
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Key Ingredients in This Recipe
- Lamb – Ground lamb has a mild flavor and can be found at most grocery stores at the meat counter. Ground lamb tastes less gamey than a lot of other cuts so even people who are skeptical about lamb will most likely fall in love with these burgers. When buying ground lamb look for a pink to red color of the meat and I would recommend using it within two days of purchasing it.
- Herbs – The patties are seasoned with a combination of fresh chopped herbs. I use parsley, oregano and mint as well as dried dill.
- Feta – Feta is probably the most well known Greek cheese. It has a tangy flavor and crumbly texture. Feta must be made with either sheep’s milk or a combination of sheep’s milk and up to 30% goat milk.
- Sun dried tomatoes – When buying sun dried tomatoes for this dish make sure you get the ones packed in olive oil not the dried kind that come in a bag. Since they are packed in olive oil the tomatoes are flavorful moist tomatoes instead of ones that can be hard to chew.
- Tzatziki – This dip made from Greek yogurt, cucumber and dill pairs well with the lamb in this pita. Make your own using my recipe here.
How to Make Mediterranean Lamb Burgers
For the lamb burger:
- Make the lamb patties. Add the American lamb, parsley, oregano, mint, salt, dill and pepper to a large mixing bowl, using your hands to gently mix. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Grill the lamb burgers. Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Place patties on the grate and grill for about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare burgers. Remove to a wood cutting board to rest.
For serving:
- Spoon tzatziki into pita. Open each half of a pita and spread a spoonful of the tzatziki on the inside of the pocket then add a patty.
- Mix the feta and tomatoes. In a small bowl stir together the feta and sun-dried tomatoes and divide the mixture among the pitas.
- Assemble and serve. Then top with red onion and spinach. Serve immediately.
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Mediterranean Lamb Burger
Ingredients:
For the lamb burger:
- 1½ pounds ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For serving:
- 2 pitas, halved
- ½ cup tzatziki, get the recipe here
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped oil-packed sun dried tomatoes
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (packed) baby spinach
Instructions:
For the lamb burger:
- Add the American lamb, parsley, oregano, mint, salt, dill and pepper to a large mixing bowl, using your hands to gently mix. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Place patties on the grate and grill for about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare burgers. Remove to a wood cutting board to rest.
For serving:
- Open each half of a pita and spread a spoonful of the tzatziki on the inside of the pocket then add a patty. In a small bowl stir together the feta and sun-dried tomatoes and divide the mixture among the pitas then top with red onion and spinach. Serve immediately.
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