Mini Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Mini Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; About 20 grinds fresh black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 7 ounces plain yogurt, preferably full fat .; Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon, plus more lemon zest for garnish; Salt; 1 loaf fresh brioche bread

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
About 20 grinds fresh black pepper
2 garlic cloves, pressed
7 ounces plain yogurt, preferably full fat .
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon, plus more lemon zest for garnish
Salt
1 loaf fresh brioche bread

1
Preheat the oven to 500F.
2
Make the burgers: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and work together until they are fully incorporated.
3
Roll a tablespoon of the mixture into a 3-inch ball and then flatten into a round burger about 1/2 inch thick.
4
Place the mini burgers on a nonstick baking sheet and bake about 7 minutes, until evenly and well browned.
5
Make the sauce: Stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl.
6
Season to taste with a couple of pinches of salt
7
Cut the brioche into 1/2-inch slices, then use a small glass to cut as many circles as possible, about 3 inches in diameter, from each slice.
8
Place the bread circles on a baking sheet.
9
When the burgers come out of the oven, slip the bread in for just a couple of minutes to toast lightly.
10
Watch the bread carefully, or else it will get too dark very quickly.
11
Place the mini burgers on top of the cut brioche.
12
Top with a dollop of the lemon yogurt and garnish with a good pinch of lemon zest.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Mini Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Lemon 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.

Mini Moroccan Lamb Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

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