Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki, Arugula and Tomato Recipe

Name: Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki, Arugula and Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Lamb; 1/4 cups Greek Yogurt; 2 teaspoons Fresh Savory Leaves, Chopped Finely; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 cups Feta Cheese, Crumbled; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, For Brushing; 4 whole Pita Pockets; Optional Burger Toppings: Sliced Onions, Tomatoes, And Cucumbers, Arugula And Fresh Mint Leaves; 1 whole Cucumber, Peeled And Seeded; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 cloves Garlic, Peeled; 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed; 1 Tablespoon Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Lamb
1/4 cups Greek Yogurt
2 teaspoons Fresh Savory Leaves, Chopped Finely
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 whole Lemon, Zested
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 cups Feta Cheese, Crumbled
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, For Brushing
4 whole Pita Pockets
Optional Burger Toppings: Sliced Onions, Tomatoes, And Cucumbers, Arugula And Fresh Mint Leaves
1 whole Cucumber, Peeled And Seeded
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed
1 Tablespoon Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped

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Note: The tzatziki is best with an hour of refrigeration so plan ahead!
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Prepare the lamb burgers: In a large bowl using your hands, mix the ground lamb, yogurt, savory, garlic, zest, red pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
3
Gently mix in the feta.
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Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions, then form each portion into 1 thick patties, leaving a slight indentation in the middle of each burger to allow even cooking.
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Put the patties on a plate.
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Refrigerate while preparing grill and tzatziki sauce.
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Prepare the tzatziki: Finely chop the cucumber and place into a colander and sprinkle with kosher salt.
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Toss gently.
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Set aside for 20 minutes, then squeeze cucumbers to express as much liquid as possible.
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Meanwhile, grate garlic clove on a microplane and place in a small bowl.
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Add dry cucumbers, yogurt, oil, lemon juice and mint.
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Stir to combine and refrigerate for about an hour to allow flavors to meld.
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Prepare the grill: Heat grill over medium high heat.
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Brush burgers with olive oil.
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Put burgers onto the hot grill.
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Grill the burgers, turning once, until firm to the touch with a little bit of give, about 10-15 minutes.
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Set aside while grilling pitas.
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Brush pitas with olive oil and grill until lightly toasted on each side.
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Serve the burgers in the pitas with the garnishes of your choice: sliced onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers, arugula and fresh mint leaves.
20
Top with tzatziki, if desired.
21
Recipe adapted from Food Network Favorites Cookbook.

576

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Lamb, 1/4 cups Greek Yogurt, 2 teaspoons Fresh Savory Leaves, Chopped Finely, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki, Arugula and Tomato 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 Tzatziki, Arugula and Tomato

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