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 pint plain Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat); 12 lemon, zested and juiced; kosher salt; 2 lbs ground lamb (preferably shoulder meat); ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 small head red leaf lettuce, washed and dried; 4 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds; 1 loaf brioche bread

Servings: persons

1 pint plain Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat)
12 lemon, zested and juiced
kosher salt
2 lbs ground lamb (preferably shoulder meat)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 small head red leaf lettuce, washed and dried
4 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1 loaf brioche bread

1
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon zest and juice and season to taste with a couple pinches of salt.
2
Sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.
3
Bring to room temperature before using.
4
Cut the brioche into about 1/3 to 1/2 inch slices and then use a small glass to cut out as many circles as possible, about 3 inches in diameter, from each slice.
5
Place the bread in an airtight container until ready to use so they stay moist and soft.
6
Preheat the grill.
7
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and work together until they are fully incorporated.
8
Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop the mixture into little balls about 1 to 1 1/2 inches big and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking pan.
9
Using your hands, flatten burgers to about 1/2 inch thick and just a couple of inches in diameter.
10
Once the grill is hot, place them on the grill and cook, about 2-3 minutes per side or until fully cooked through, cook time varies based upon how hot your grill is.
11
Place the cooked mini burgers on top of the cut brioche and add a piece of lettuce and a tomato slice.
12
Top with a dollop of the lemon yogurt sauce and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pint plain Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat), 12 lemon, zested and juiced, kosher salt, 2 lbs ground lamb (preferably shoulder meat), 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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