Lamb Burgers With Feta & Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Lamb Burgers With Feta & Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Burgers:; 2lb ground lamb; 1/2c plain yogurt; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1.5tsp kosher salt + additional for seasoning; Freshly ground black pepper; 7oz feta cheese, crumbled; Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing; 6 small plain pita pocket breads; Sliced onions and tomatoes for garnish; Tzatiki:; 1c greek yogurt; 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded; 2tsp kosher salt + additional for seasoning; 1/2clove garlic, peeled; 1tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1tsp fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

Burgers:
2lb ground lamb
1/2c plain yogurt
3 cloves garlic, minced
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1.5tsp kosher salt + additional for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
7oz feta cheese, crumbled
Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
6 small plain pita pocket breads
Sliced onions and tomatoes for garnish
Tzatiki:
1c greek yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
2tsp kosher salt + additional for seasoning
1/2clove garlic, peeled
1tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1tsp fresh lemon juice

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["Tzatziki:", "", "Grate cucumber on wide-holed grater into bowl, sprinkle with 2tsp salt and gently toss. Set aside 20min, then squeeze cucumbers to express liquid. Add to yogurt.", "", "Smash garlic and sprinkle with salt, smear into a coarse paste. Add garlic, oil, and lemon juice to yogurt mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate approx. 1hr.", "", "Burgers:", "", "Mix lamb, yogurt, garlic, zest, red pepper, 1.5tsp salt and black pepper to taste in a large bowl. Mix in feta and divide into 6 equal portions. Shape into 1"" thick oval patties and press the center of each so it is slightly thinner than the edges.", "", "Brush burgers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook burgers over medium-high heat, turning once until firm to touch with a little bit of give; 8-10min.", "", "Brush pita pockets with oil and season with salt/pepper, grill until lightly toasted. Garnish burgers and serve with tzatziki."]

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Burgers:, 2lb ground lamb, 1/2c plain yogurt, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Lamb Burgers With Feta & Tzatziki 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 Feta & Tzatziki

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