Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
These juicy Greek spiced lamb burgers are topped with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for summer entertaining!
Servings 4
Calories 651kcal
Ingredients
- 24 ounces ground lamb
- ¼ cup fresh dill minced
- ¼ cup parsley minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ 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
- Pre-heat grill to high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Grill for 4 minutes per side for medium rare burgers, longer for medium or medium well. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes.
- While the meat is resting, quickly whisk together the Greek Tzatziki Sauce according to these instructions.
- To serve, place optional garnishes on bun, along with grilled lamb burger, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1hamburger | Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1634mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 4.9mg