Greek Lamb Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
3343 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Lamb Burgers
Description
Greek Lamb Burgers feature ground lamb mixed with fresh and dried herbs including oregano, mint, and parsley, alongside grated onion and minced garlic that add moisture and savory depth. Warm spices such as cumin and paprika, with a hint of cayenne if desired, imbue the meat with characteristic Mediterranean flavors. Drizzling olive oil into the mixture helps bind and enrich the patties.
The patties are formed gently and pressed in the center to maintain an even shape during grilling. Cooking over medium heat yields patties that are moist and tender inside with a slight charred flavor outside. Serving them on buns or pita allows for customization with fresh vegetable slices, creamy tzatziki sauce, tangy feta, and briny Kalamata olives, offering layers of taste and texture.
This dish works well for a casual meal or cookout, providing a flavorful alternative to traditional beef burgers. The combination of herbs, spices, and accompaniments makes the lamb burgers distinctly Mediterranean in style.
Ingredients
For the Greek-Style Patties
- 2 pounds lamb see note, ground
- 1 onion grated, small; red variety
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 10 mint chopped, leaves
- 2 1/2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
To Serve
- burger buns or pita bread
- tzatziki sauce
- tomato sliced
- green bell pepper sliced
- cucumber sliced
- onion sliced, red
- kalamata olives sliced, pitted
- feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Make the lamb burger mixture. To a large mixing bowl, add the meat, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Season with a good pinch or two of kosher salt and pepper. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and mix until everything is well combined.
- Make the lamb patties. Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions. Using both hands, work meat into smooth spheres, then lightly press to form into patties. Arrange the patties on a large tray or dish, and with the tip of your thumb, press lightly to form a shallow, somewhat wide, depression into the center of each patty (this will keep the patty flat as it cooks). Cover and refrigerate as you heat your grill.
- Get ready to grill. Preheat an outdoor gas grill or an indoor griddle to medium. Get all your fixings ready to go.
- Grill the lamb burgers. When your grill/griddle is hot, lightly oil and arrange the lamb patties on top. Cover and grill over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. The internal temperature for a medium burger should register 160°F–adjust cooking time according to your desired doneness.
- Rest and serve. Allow the lamb burgers to rest for 5 to 10 minutes so it stays juicy. Serve in buns or pita pockets with your fixings of choice.
Notes
- If preferred, use a 50/50 mix of ground lamb and beef or substitute with beef entirely.
- The recipe's nutrition calculations are based on the patties alone, excluding toppings and buns.
- High-quality Mediterranean ingredients like olive oil, cumin, oregano, paprika, and Kalamata olives enhance the recipe's authentic flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334.3kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 19.4g | 39% |
| Fat | 26.8g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6g | 58% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 82.8mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 73.3mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 345.7mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 815.8IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 11.8mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 51.2mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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