Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

Name: Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 -ounce container plain yogurt; 2 small garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves, or to taste; 2 pounds ground lamb; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives (12 to 15); 6 small pita loaves, each split halfway around edge to form a pocket; 2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced; 2 small green bell peppers, cut into rings; 1 red onion, sliced thin

Servings: persons

1
Make yogurt sauce: Drain yogurt in a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel set over a bowl 30 minutes.
2
Transfer drained yogurt to a small bowl and stir in garlic paste and mint.
3
Make burgers: Prepare grill.
4
Handling lamb as gently as possible, in a bowl combine lamb with feta and olives and form into six 1-inch-thick patties.
5
Season burgers lightly with salt and pepper to taste and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
6
Transfer burgers to pita pockets and top with tomatoes, bell peppers and onion.
7
Serve burgers with yogurt sauce.

808

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 -ounce container plain yogurt, 2 small garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves, or to taste, 2 pounds ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt 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.

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Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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