Lamb Burgers with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Burgers with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 4 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 2 cups cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 small red onion, 1/2 minced and 1/2 thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 2 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 6 medium scallions, minced; 1/2 cup minced mint leaves; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced; 1 small cucumberpeeled, halved, seeded and thinly sliced; 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 6 hard rolls, split and lightly toasted

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 cups cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
1 small red onion, 1/2 minced and 1/2 thinly sliced
Kosher salt
2 1/2 pounds ground lamb
6 medium scallions, minced
1/2 cup minced mint leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1 small cucumberpeeled, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
3/4 cup plain yogurt
6 hard rolls, split and lightly toasted

1
In a food processor, combine 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice with half of the minced jalapenos, the cilantro leaves, ginger, sugar, minced onion and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
2
Process until pureed.
3
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate.
4
Light a grill.
5
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb with the remaining minced jalapenos, the scallions, mint, cheese, lemon zest and 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice.
6
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and the cayenne and mix gently with your hands.
7
Pat the meat into 6 burgers.
8
In a medium bowl, toss the tomato, cucumber and sliced onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Grill the burgers over a hot fire until nicely charred on the outside and pink within, about 4 minutes per side.
11
Fold the yogurt into the cilantro puree.
12
Spread some of the yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each roll; top each with a burger, another dollop of yogurt sauce and some of the tomato-cucumber salad.
13
Close the sandwiches and serve.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 4 jalapenos, seeded and minced, 2 cups cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Lamb Burgers with Cilantro-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.

Lamb Burgers with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce

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