Lamb Burgers

Name: Lamb Burgers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 burgers
Cuisine: Europe, Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; BURGERS:; 2 pounds ground lamb; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 5 large fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 6 hamburger buns, split or whole pita breads; Optional: Sliced tomato, sliced red onion and shredded lettuce

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield 6 burgers

Test Kitchen Approved

Will these lamb burgers become your most-loved burger of all time? There's a very good chance that they will, especially with the homemade sauce you'll spread on top of them.

Ingredients

1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
BURGERS:
2 pounds ground lamb
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
5 large fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
6 hamburger buns, split or whole pita breads
Optional: Sliced tomato, sliced red onion and shredded lettuce

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
In a large bowl, combine lamb, garlic, thyme, mint, salt and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 4-in.-thick patties.
In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Serve patties on buns with yogurt sauce and toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 611 calories, 41g fat (13g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1281mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.

Our family loves gyros, so I wanted to re-create a weeknight burger version. These are filled with everything I love about Greek food: fresh herbs, feta cheese, garlic andb of course, lamb. We top the burgers with a classic yogurt sauce and pass the sliced red onions, tomatoes and fresh lettuce. —Kristyne McDougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio

Recipe Creator

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