Greek has always been one of my favorite cuisines, but I have to admit I didn’t appreciate the flavor profile of lamb until I got a bit older. Over the past few years I’ve really grown to love lamb burgers, especially in the summer when paired with refreshing tzatziki, a crisp bit of lettuce and a touch of tomato and feta. It’s lighter than beef, but still satisfying really making it hit the spot on a hot day. If you get good lamb, you don’t need much to make a very tasty burger, just a few spices and a nice hot grill. Next time you’re prepping for a BBQ, broaden your menu and add lamb, you won’t be sorry!
Lamb Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 Pound ground lamb
- ½ Small red onion finely minced or grated
- ½ Cup finely chopped fresh dill and parsley
- 2 Cloves minced garlic
- 1 Teaspoon oregano
- 1 Teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan
- In a large bowl, combine all your ingredients and mix well. I find it best to use your hands, but you can also use a spoon.
- Divide your meat mixture into four medium sized patties
- Using your thumb make an indent in the middle of each of the patties. This will prevent them from puffing up in the middle as they cook
- Once hot place your patties on the grill
- Cook the patties until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees, ideally flipping once to allow for a nice sear/grill marks on each side
- Once the patties are fully cooked remove from the grill and alow to rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving
- Serve on a bun or in pita with lettuce, tomato, feta and our kalamata olive tzatziki!
