Savory Lamburgers Recipe

Name: Savory Lamburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 13 lbs lean ground lamb; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 ½ tablespoons minced of fresh mint or 1 ½ teaspoons dried mint, crumbled; 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (optional); 3 tablespoons fine fresh breadcrumbs, from firm white bread (or whole wheat); 1 large egg white, slightly beaten; 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup); 4 regular size pita bread or 4 naan bread (Eastern Indian flat bread); 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 2 large ripe tomatoes, very thinly sliced; ¾ cup plain low-fat yogurt; 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried mint; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 13 lbs lean ground lamb
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 ½ tablespoons minced of fresh mint or 1 ½ teaspoons dried mint, crumbled
1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (optional)
3 tablespoons fine fresh breadcrumbs, from firm white bread (or whole wheat)
1 large egg white, slightly beaten
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)
4 regular size pita bread or 4 naan bread (Eastern Indian flat bread)
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 large ripe tomatoes, very thinly sliced
¾ cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried mint
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Mix meat mixture ingredients until well blended.
2
Shape into four 1 1/4 inch thick patties.
3
Let stand 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
4
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
5
Add patties and cook 16 minutes or until well browned on both sides and no longer pink in centers, spooning off any excess fat as it accumulates.
6
Cut patties in half.
7
Tuck halves into halved pitas and add cheese, tomato and yogurt sauce, or serve patties with naan, tomato and yogurt sauce on the side.
8
Enjoy!

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 13 lbs lean ground lamb, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Savory Lamburgers 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.

Savory Lamburgers

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