Lamb Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce
My burgers are famous among those lucky enough to get invited to one of my cookouts – I’ve done pork, chicken and naturally beef, but my personal favorite is my lamb burger which I serve dripping with a super garlicky Greek tzatziki sauce but you can top yours with a healthy slice of Feta instead if you prefer. TIPS – When it comes to burgers, it’s all about the bun, why go through all the trouble to create an awesome burger just to throw it on a basic, boring piece of bread – absolutely no packaged hamburger buns allowed! Use a fresh Kaiser or Portuguese roll and remember to toast it!
Total Steps
7
Ingredients
15
Tools Needed
7
Ingredients
- handful minced fresh dill
- 6 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
- 1 lemon, juice of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1 pint Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- splash extra virgin olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 pound ground lamb
- slice Feta cheese(optional)
- rolls Kaiser or Portuguese rolls
- lettuce(optional)
- slices red onion(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb and egg. Mix well to form patties.
Step 2
Let the lamb burger mixture sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 3
Grill the lamb burgers to your liking.
Step 4
In a separate mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced fresh dill, minced or chopped garlic, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley, seeded and diced cucumber, Kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, and a splash of extra virgin olive oil. Mix well, adjusting garlic and salt to your preferred flavor.
Step 5
Refrigerate the Tzatziki sauce overnight to allow the flavors to intensify.
Step 6
Toast the Kaiser or Portuguese rolls.
Step 7
Serve the grilled lamb burgers on the toasted rolls. Top each burger with a dollop of Tzatziki sauce. Optionally, add lettuce, red onion slices, or a healthy slice of Feta cheese.