Greek Lamb Burgers With Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Food

LAMB BURGER WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all the patty ingredients and mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 balls and form into patties with wet hands.
• Place on a baking tray or cutting board and place in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
• Make the tzatziki according to recipe instructions and set aside.
• Cook the burgers in a hot pan or on a grill until well-browned on both sides and cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
• Remove form the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• To assemble the burgers, toast the buns then top with lettuce, tomato, lamb burger, tzatziki and red onion. Add the top of the buns then serve.

LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre-heat grill to high heat.
• In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb with the next six ingredients (dill through chili flakes.) Use hands to incorporate every ingredient evenly into the lamb.
• Divide meat mixture into four and form into equal sized patties. Using your thumb, gently press down in the center of each patty to avoid it bubbling up while cooking. Grill for 4 minutes per side for medium rare burgers, longer for medium or medium well.
• Grill for 4 minutes per side for medium rare burgers, longer for medium or medium well. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes.
• While the meat is resting, quickly whisk together the Greek Tzatziki Sauce according to these instructions.
• To serve, place optional garnishes on bun, along with grilled lamb burger, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.

LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA TZATZIKI SPREAD

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, toss in the diced onions and season with salt and crushed red pepper. Bring the pan to medium-high heat and cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 4 more minutes. Turn the heat off and let cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the lamb, the cooled onion mixture, the oregano, dill, mint, lemon zest and 1/2 to 3/4 cup water. Sprinkle with salt and combine well. Make a little "tester patty." Cook it and taste for seasoning.
• Preheat the grill.
• Form the lamb mixture into 4 equal patties and sprinkle with salt. Grill the burgers to your desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the burgers from the grill and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Cut the pitas in half. Schmear each half generously with the Feta Tzatziki Spread. Top one half with a burger, then tomatoes, sliced onions and spinach. Place the other pita half on top.
• Combine the yogurt, feta, vinegar, garlic, mint, dill and cucumbers. Season with salt. Let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature before serving.

GREEK LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine spices: Whisk together the dried onion, dried garlic, dried lemon peel, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Season and rest the burgers: Sprinkle additional seasoning onto both sides of the patties. Rest on counter for 20 to 30 minutes to allow burgers to come to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, prepare your grill: If you have a gas grill, preheat at high temperature for at least 10 minutes with the lid closed. For charcoal grills, fill a grill chimney with charcoal and light it. When the coals are hot (they should be covered with a layer of fine gray ash) empty the coals into the grill. Set the grate in place and cover the grill. Heat for 5 minutes.

LAMB BURGERS WITH MINTED TZATZIKI

Steps:

• For the mint tzatziki blend the yogurt with the oil and lemon juice.
• Add the cucumber, onion, garlic, mint, and pepper.
• Taste and add salt.
• Cover and refrigerate while preparing the lamb burgers.
• Preheat grill to medium high.
• In a large bowl, combine lamb and remaining ingredients.
• Form into 12 small patties around 3/4 of an inch thick.
• Place on hot grill and cook 5 minutes on the first side, four on the other.
• You want the outside nicely browned with a bit of pink remaining in the middle.
• Serve three each in a pita half with the shredded lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion.
• Offer the Minted Tzatziki at the table.

LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Tip the bulghar into a pan, cover with water and boil for 10 mins. Drain really well in a sieve, pressing out any excess water.
• To make the tzatziki, squeeze and discard the juice from the cucumber, then mix into the yogurt with the chopped mint and a little salt.
• Work the bulghar into the lamb with the spices, garlic (if using) and seasoning, then shape into 4 burgers. Brush with a little oil and fry or barbecue for about 5 mins each side until cooked all the way through. Serve in the buns (toasted if you like) with the tzatziki, tomatoes, onion and a few mint leaves.