Lamb Burger Recipe

Lamb Burger Recipe

from healthyseasonalrecipes.com
30 min

Savory, juicy lamb burgers seasoned with garlic and herbs are topped with lemony whipped feta sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped herbs such as oregano, dill, mint, chives or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ lemon zested and juiced
  • 4 burger buns, toasted if desired
  • Sliced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, lettuce for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat grill to high heat, if cooking burgers on grill.

  2. 2

    Gently knead lamb, garlic, mixed herbs, rosemary, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

  3. 3

    Form into four patties.

  4. 4

    If cooking in skillet, heat a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat and coat with cooking spray or brush with a little oil. Add burgers to grill, grill pan or skillet, and cook until browned on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until the lamb burgers reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees F for medium or 145 for medium well, 3 to 5 minutes longer.

  5. 5

    Let burgers rest 3 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, puree feta, yogurt and lemon juice and zest in a food processor or mash by hand with a fork.

  6. 6

    Spread whipped feta over the buns. Top with burgers. Add optional toppings if desired.