Grilled Lamb and Feta Burgers Recipe

Name: Grilled Lamb and Feta Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; Easy Tzatziki, recipe follows; 1 cup Greek whole milk yogurt; 1 English cucumber, seeded, finely grated and drained; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Easy Tzatziki, recipe follows
1 cup Greek whole milk yogurt
1 English cucumber, seeded, finely grated and drained
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

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In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, garlic, feta, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper, making sure not to overwork the mixture.
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Form the lamb mixture into 4 to 6 patties.
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Heat a grill pan over moderately-high heat and cook the lamb burgers until a nice crust forms, about 4 minutes.
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Turn the burgers over and let cook another 4 minutes.
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Let the burgers rest 10 minutes.
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Serve topped with Easy Tzatziki on a roll or bun.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and dill.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Chill.
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What Really Makes This Recipe Sing: Allspice is one of those secret weapons in savory foods.
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You can't put your finger on it, but you know it is there.
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It was named by the English, because they thought it contained cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
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Shh, it is also the secret ingredient in Cincinnati-style chili.
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What to toss in if you have it: Feel free to add some chopped fresh mint to this as well.
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Having a cocktail party?
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BYOC and makes these into mini's.
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Grab one before you serve because they will disappear fast.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, 2 cloves garlic, finely minced, 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lamb and Feta 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.

Grilled Lamb and Feta Burgers

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