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.
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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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