Lamb Burgers With Minted Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Lamb Burgers With Minted Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 small white onion, grated; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 beaten egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 4 pita bread, halves; 2 cups plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 1/4 cup minced white onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3/4 cup chopped of fresh mint; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; salt; shredded lettuce; sliced tomatoes; cucumber; onion

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1 teaspoon cumin
1 small white onion, grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
4 pita bread, halves
2 cups plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1/4 cup minced white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon pepper
salt
shredded lettuce
sliced tomatoes
cucumber
onion

1
For the mint tzatziki blend the yogurt with the oil and lemon juice.
2
Add the cucumber, onion, garlic, mint, and pepper.
3
Taste and add salt.
4
Cover and refrigerate while preparing the lamb burgers.
5
Preheat grill to medium high.
6
In a large bowl, combine lamb and remaining ingredients.
7
Form into 12 small patties around 3/4 of an inch thick.
8
Place on hot grill and cook 5 minutes on the first side, four on the other.
9
You want the outside nicely browned with a bit of pink remaining in the middle.
10
Serve three each in a pita half with the shredded lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion.
11
Offer the Minted Tzatziki at the table.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 small white onion, grated, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Lamb Burgers With Minted 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 Minted Tzatziki

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