GREEK LAMB BURGERS
Do something different on burger night...go Greek! These Greek lamb burgers are juicy, flavorful and super easy to make. The secret is in the meat mixture, combining aromatics with spices like oregano, earthy cumin, and paprika, plus a generous does of fresh mint and parsley. Unexpected, yet super homey and familiar! Looking for sides and salads to serve along? Check the post above.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat an outdoor gas grill or an indoor griddle to medium (if working with an indoor griddle or skillet, you can just heat it once you prepare the meat mixture).
- Add the ground lamb (or mix of lamb and beef) to a mixing bowl. Add grated onions, garlic, fresh herbs, oregano, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and mix until everything is well combined.
- Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal balls. Using both hands, work meat into smooth spheres, then lightly press to form into patties. Arrange the patties on a large tray or dish, and with the tip of your thumb, press lightly to form a shallow, somewhat wide, depression into the center of each patty. (see cook's tip #2 below) Cover and refrigerate, if you have the time.
- Lightly oil the grill grates (or indoor griddle) and arrange the burger patties on top. Grill over medium heat, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once midway through cooking (internal temperature for a medium burger should register 160 degrees F. Adjust cooking time according to your desired doneness.)
- Allow the lamb burgers to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve in pita pockets (or buns), with tztaziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions. If you like add kalamata olives and a sprinkle of feta.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Lamb Burger Patty, Calories 320 calories, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 143.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, Cholesterol 33.9 mg
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-FETA BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE
These grilled lamb burgers are served with slices of ripe tomatoes and red onion in pita bread with a fresh tasting cucumber sauce seasoned with fresh mint and garlic.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set 4 whole garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
- Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle roasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt and pepper over meat; stir with a fork to combine. Divide into 4 portions. Toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 inches wide. Refrigerate.
- Mix cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, 1 minced clove of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.
- Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers.
- Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Spread a couple of tablespoons of sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with an onion slice, a tomato slice and a burger. Spread a portion of the remaining sauce over each burger. Top with remaining pita halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 46.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 760.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
THE FREAKY GREEK (LAMB BURGER)
Make and share this The Freaky Greek (Lamb Burger) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pewpew1982
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Using a food processor, puree the roasted peppers, cucumber, feta, yogurt, garlic and lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, combine the lamb, onion, chili powder, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Form into four 4-inch patties. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of EVOO over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook, turning once, for 8 minutes for medium.
- Place a romaine leaf and a patty on each roll bottom and top with the garnishes. Slather the sauce on the roll tops and set in place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 878.9, Fat 60.1, SaturatedFat 26.4, Cholesterol 182.2, Sodium 675.5, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 46.9
MEDITERRANEAN LAMB BURGER WITH GREEK GARNISHES
Make and share this Mediterranean Lamb Burger With Greek Garnishes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, use a fork to gently combine lamb, onion, Dijon, parsley, mint, oregano, salt and pepper. Gently form into four 1-inch thick patties.
- Heat grill to high. Place patties on the hottest part of the grill and sear until browned 1-2 minutes per side.
- Move patties to the cooler part of the grill and continue grilling until desired doneness, 4-8 minutes per side.
- Place burger on split bun and garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.2, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 124.4, Sodium 643.5, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 32.9
LAMB PATTIES GREEK STYLE
Make and share this Lamb Patties Greek Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tebo3759
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients mixing well.
- Divide into 6 and shape into patties.
- Place on oiled broil pan rack.
- Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Or cook on a BBQ.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.6, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 251.2, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.6
LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI
Homemade burgers are always a winner - try this low-calorie, Greek spin with cucumber and mint yogurt and spicy patties
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
GREEK LAMB TURKEY BURGERS
from Cooking Light. Super tasty and healthy burgers! I thought they were a little small (so if you're making them for really hungry people, count on this recipe maybe giving you 4 servings). Other than that, the flavor and texture was amazing. I served it on Melhada rolls with some spinach and tzatziki sauce. Cooking Light suggests serving it in a pita.
Provided by mikey ev
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Combine all ingredients being careful not to overmix. (I found it helpful to use a rubber spatula to "cut" and fold the meat to combine).
- Divide mixture into equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch patty.
- Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer registers 165*.
- Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 255.7, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 23.6
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