Description
Middle Eastern lamb burgers bring sizzling Mediterranean flavors to your grill with juicy ground lamb, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. Crisp cucumber yogurt sauce and warm pita bread complete this mouthwatering culinary journey you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (¼ pound or 115 grams) Ground lamb
- 1 Burger bun or pita bread
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 2 Sliced tomatoes
- 1 Sliced green bell pepper
- 1 Sliced cucumber
- 1 Sliced red onion
- 10 Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
Sauces and Cheese:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) Tzatziki sauce
- ¼ cup (30 grams) Crumbled feta
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly combine ground lamb with finely grated onion, freshly minced garlic, delicately chopped parsley and mint leaves. Incorporate dried oregano, ground cumin, sweet paprika, and optional cayenne pepper for a subtle heat.
- Season the meat mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil throughout the blend, gently folding ingredients until uniformly distributed.
- Divide the seasoned lamb mixture into 8 equal portions, carefully shaping each into smooth, rounded spheres. Gently flatten each sphere into a patty approximately 3/4 inch (2 centimeters) thick.
- Create a shallow indentation in the center of each patty using your thumb, which helps ensure even cooking and prevents the burgers from puffing up during grilling.
- Refrigerate the prepared patties for 15-20 minutes to help them maintain their shape and enhance flavor melding.
- Preheat an outdoor gas grill or indoor griddle to medium heat (approximately 375-400°F or 190-204°C), ensuring the cooking surface is clean and lightly oiled.
- Carefully transfer lamb patties to the heated surface, cooking for 4-6 minutes on each side. Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for medium doneness.
- Once cooked, remove patties and allow them to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps retain moisture and distribute internal juices.
- Serve the aromatic lamb burgers on toasted brioche buns or warm pita pockets, accompanied by your preferred garnishes like crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and tangy tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Customize your lamb burger with Greek-inspired seasonings for a Mediterranean twist that transforms ordinary ground meat into an extraordinary meal.
- Mixing ingredients thoroughly ensures each bite bursts with harmonious flavors, preventing dry or bland patties.
- Creating a small dimple in burger centers helps them cook evenly and prevents awkward bulging during grilling.
- Resting burgers after cooking allows internal juices to redistribute, guaranteeing maximum tenderness and moisture.
- Select fresh herbs like mint and parsley to elevate the lamb’s rich flavor profile and add vibrant, aromatic notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg