Description
Mediterranean zest elevates this Greek lamb burger with tangy feta and fresh herbs. Grilled patties nestled in warm pita create a delicious experience that connects you to Greek culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground lamb
- ½ cup (120 ml) tzatziki sauce
- 4 burger buns or pita bread
- ¼ cup (60 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ¼ cup (40 g) pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Combine ground lamb with grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, mint, dried oregano, cumin, and paprika in a large mixing bowl. Integrate extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper, gently blending until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Patty Formation: Divide the seasoned meat into equal portions, molding each into smooth, round patties. Create a subtle thumb indentation in the center to ensure even cooking and prevent bulging during grilling.
- Preheating and Preparation: Lightly oil the grill or cooking surface, heating to medium temperature. Remove patties from refrigeration and allow them to approach room temperature for more consistent cooking.
- Grilling Process: Place lamb patties on the heated surface, cooking 4-5 minutes per side. Aim for an internal temperature of 160°F, ensuring a perfectly cooked medium burger with a golden-brown exterior.
- Resting and Serving: Transfer grilled patties to a resting area for 3-4 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute. Nestle the aromatic lamb burgers in warm pita pockets or crusty buns, complementing with tzatziki, fresh tomatoes, red onions, and crisp lettuce.
Notes
- Herb Harmony: Balance the blend of parsley and mint carefully to prevent overpowering flavors, ensuring a subtle, authentic Greek taste profile.
- Moisture Management: Grated onion adds crucial moisture and prevents dry burger texture, creating a juicier and more tender lamb patty.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and optimal doneness, preventing undercooked or overcooked results.
- Resting Ritual: Allow burgers to rest after grilling, enabling juice redistribution and maintaining maximum tenderness and flavor integrity.
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 429
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 737 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg