Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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: 12 Ounces yogurt, plain; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons mint leaves shredded; 2 Pounds ground lamb; 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled; 1/2 cup kalamata olives finely chopped, pitted; 6 small pita bread rounds; 2 small tomatoes sliced; 2 small green bell peppers cut in rings; 1 each red onion sliced thin

Servings: persons

12 Ounces yogurt, plain
2 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons mint leaves shredded
2 Pounds ground lamb
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
1/2 cup kalamata olives finely chopped, pitted
6 small pita bread rounds
2 small tomatoes sliced
2 small green bell peppers cut in rings
1 each red onion sliced thin

1
Make yogurt sauce:
2
Mince and mash the garlic with the salt.
3
Drain yogurt in a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel set over a bowl 30 minutes.
4
Transfer to a small bowl and combine with the garlic and mint.
5
Prepare grill and oil rack.
6
Set grill 5 to 6 inches from coals.
7
In a bowl gently combine the lamb, feta and olives.
8
Form into 6 patties about 1 inch thick.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Grill for about 7 minutes per side for medium-rare.
11
Split pitas form a pocket.
12
Transfer burgers to pita pockets and top with tomatoes, bell peppers and onion.
13
Serve burgers with yogurt sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 Ounces yogurt, plain, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons mint leaves shredded, 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.

Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

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