Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

  • Prepare the Lamb Burger Mixture:
    • In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of ground lamb, 1 egg, a splash of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, and 6 cloves of chopped garlic.
    • Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
    • Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Grill the Burgers:
    • Shape the lamb mixture into patties of your desired size.
    • Grill over medium-high heat until cooked to your liking, flipping once during cooking. For medium doneness, aim for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  • Make the Tzatziki Sauce:
    • In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pint of Greek yogurt, 1 diced cucumber, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and a handful of minced fresh dill.
    • Add 6 minced garlic cloves gradually, tasting as you go to achieve your preferred garlic intensity.
    • Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
    • Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to deepen.
  • Assemble and Serve:
    • Toast the burger buns to your liking.
    • Place the grilled lamb burgers on the buns, topping each with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
    • Serve immediately with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
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Ingredients:

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1 cucumber diced, seeded
1 egg
2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
0.25cup flat leaf parsley chopped
1handful dill fresh, minced
12Cloves garlic peeled, cut in ha
1pint greek yogurt
1pound ground lamb
4 hamburger buns
2 juice of lemon
4servings kosher salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1.
Prepare the Lamb Burger Mixture
1. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of ground lamb, 1 egg, a splash of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, and 6 cloves of chopped garlic. | 2. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Mix until well combined. | 3. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
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2.
Grill the Burgers
1. Shape the lamb mixture into patties of your desired size. | 2. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked to your liking, flipping once during cooking. For medium doneness, aim for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
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3.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pint of Greek yogurt, 1 diced cucumber, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and a handful of minced fresh dill. | 2. Add 6 minced garlic cloves gradually, tasting as you go to achieve your preferred garlic intensity. | 3. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. | 4. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to deepen.
Mark as complete
4.
Assemble and Serve
1. Toast the burger buns to your liking. | 2. Place the grilled lamb burgers on the buns, topping each with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. | 3. Serve immediately with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
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