Greek Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

These juicy Greek lamb burgers are topped with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for summer entertaining!

It’s not every day I crave a juicy burger but when I do, I like to go big or go home. Whether it’s a turkey burger with pesto and mozzarella, a filet burger with tahini mayo or this juice Greek lamb burger with tzatziki sauce, one thing is for sure: summer eating is the best eating. 

These juicy Greek lamb burgers are filled with fresh herbs including dill and parsley, plus fresh garlic, chili flakes and oregano.

Of course, the star of this burger show is really the Greek tzatziki sauce. Cool, creamy yogurt mixed with cucumbers, dill, lemon and yogurt, it is delicious on anything from grilled salmon to pork to anything in between.

If you want to shave off calories, skip the bun and serve everything over a big bed of chopped romaine. To be honest, these burgers have so much flavor you won’t miss the bun but it sure does make it easier to eat.

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Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

rest

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

These juice Greek spiced lamb burgers are topped with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for summer entertaining!

Course: Dinner, Entree, Grill

Cuisine: greek, Mediterranean

Servings: 4

Calories: 651 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

• 24 ounces ground lamb
• 1/4 cup fresh dill minced
• 1/4 cup parsley minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
• 4 servings Greek Tzatziki Sauce to serve
• lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, banana pepper slices optional garnish
• 4 hamburger buns to serve

Instructions

1. Pre-heat grill to high heat.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb with the next six ingredients (dill through chili flakes.) Use hands to incorporate every ingredient evenly into the lamb. 

3. Divide meat mixture into four and form into equal sized patties. Using your thumb, gently press down in the center of each patty to avoid it bubbling up while cooking. Grill for 4 minutes per side for medium rare burgers, longer for medium or medium well. 

4. Grill for 4 minutes per side for medium rare burgers, longer for medium or medium well. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes.
   

5. While the meat is resting, quickly whisk together the Greek Tzatziki Sauce according to these instructions. 

6. To serve, place optional garnishes on bun, along with grilled lamb burger, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce. 

Nutrition Facts

Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Amount Per Serving (1 hamburger)

Calories 651 Calories from Fat 405

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 45g 69%

Saturated Fat 18g 90%

Cholesterol 129mg 43%

Sodium 1634mg 68%

Potassium 486mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 3g

Protein 33g 66%

Vitamin A 14.7%

Vitamin C 10.3%

Calcium 17.1%

Iron 27.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl