Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1 small onion, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint; 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Olive oil, for brushing; 4 pocketless pita breads or nan, about 8 inches in diameter; 4 romaine lettuce leaves; 4 thin tomato slices; 4 paper-thin red onion slices; Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped mint
3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Olive oil, for brushing
4 pocketless pita breads or nan, about 8 inches in diameter
4 romaine lettuce leaves
4 thin tomato slices
4 paper-thin red onion slices
Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce

1
In a medium bowl, lightly knead the ground lamb with the onion, garlic, mint, parsley and 1 scant teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
2
Shape the meat into 4 long oval patties about 1/2 inch thick, and transfer them to a plate lined with plastic wrap.
3
Lightly brush the burgers with olive oil.
4
Light a grill.
5
When the fire is medium hot, brush the grate with olive oil.
6
Grill the lamb burgers for about 12 minutes, turning once, for medium meat.
7
Move the burgers away from the heat and grill the pita until lightly toasted on both sides, about 1 minute.
8
Set the burgers on the pita breads and top them with the lettuce, tomato, onion and a spoonful of Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce.
9
Fold the pitas over the burgers and serve right away, passing the remaining yogurt sauce alongside.

620

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, 1 small onion, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Yogurt-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-Style Lamb Burgers with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce

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