Greek-style Mini Lamb Burgers Recipe

Name: Greek-style Mini Lamb Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated (3/4 cup); 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint; 1 small garlic clove, minced; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 4 pita breads (6-inch); 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, for serving; Shredded lettuce, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
1 small garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
4 pita breads (6-inch)
2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, for serving
Shredded lettuce, for garnish (optional)

1
Heat a grill to high.
2
Make the tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
3
Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
4
Make the burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine the lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper.
5
Gently form the mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
6
Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
7
To serve, warm the pitas on the grill; halve, and fill with the burgers, tzatziki, and tomatoes.
8
Garnish with shredded lettuce, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated (3/4 cup), 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, and more.

Yes, Greek-style Mini Lamb Burgers 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 Mini Lamb Burgers

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