Description
A flavorful Mediterranean Lamb Burger loaded with spices, fresh herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- 4 burger buns
- Tzatziki sauce
- Optional toppings: avocado, feta cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled peppers
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop the fresh herbs and garlic. Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown.
- Mix It All Together: In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and spices. Mix until just combined.
- Form the Patties: Divide the mixture into portions, forming patties with a slight indentation in the center.
- Cook the Burgers: Preheat grill or skillet. Add olive oil and cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness.
- Prepare the Tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl.
- Assemble Your Burgers: Toast buns, spread tzatziki on the bottom, add lamb patty and desired toppings.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve with sides like sweet potato fries or Greek salad.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preferences. Letting the patties rest after cooking will enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Lamb Burger, Tzatziki, Grilling, Summer BBQ