Greek Lamb-Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Lamb-Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves; 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, grated and squeezed very dry in a clean towel; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon red or rice wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 large, thin red onion slices; 4 large, thin tomato slices; 4 small (4 inch) pita breads

Servings: persons

4 large unpeeled garlic cloves
1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 large cucumber, peeled, grated and squeezed very dry in a clean towel
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon red or rice wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
4 large, thin red onion slices
4 large, thin tomato slices
4 small (4 inch) pita breads

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves, 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Greek Lamb-Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Lamb-Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce

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