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 sliders
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Calories
321 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
lamb burgers
Description
The lamb burgers recipe combines ground lamb with grated onion, oregano, salt, and pepper to form small patties about 2.5 ounces each. After shaping, the patties are grilled or pan-fried until cooked through. Accompanying the burgers is a sauce combining tzatziki with crumbled feta cheese, adding a cool, creamy, and slightly salty element. Grilled onions cooked in olive oil until golden brown provide a sweet and soft texture component. The burgers are served on slider buns with a handful of fresh arugula for a peppery bite. This recipe is versatile enough to be made in advance and scaled to larger burger sizes if desired.
The modest spice blend and fresh ingredients make these lamb sliders suitable as a casual appetizer or main dish. They are ideal for gatherings where slider-sized portions are preferred. The inclusion of tzatziki sauce with feta ties the flavors back to Mediterranean profiles, creating a distinct balance between the richness of the lamb and the brightness of the toppings.
The recipe notes mention that the patties can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until use. Homemade or store-bought tzatziki may be used depending on preference and availability. The recipe will yield about 4 larger burgers by adjusting portion sizes if preferred over sliders.
Ingredients
Lamb Sliders
- 1 pound lamb ground
- 1 onion minced or grated, small
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup arugula
- 8 slider buns
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3/4 cup tzatziki
Grilled Onions
- 1 onion sliced, medium
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Grilled Onions
- Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown. Season with kosher salt. Set aside.
Lamb Patties
- Mince or grate one small onion.
- Combine oregano, salt, pepper, grated onion and lamb, and mix well. Divide into 8 equal patties. (about 2 1/2 ounces each)
- Grill or fry patties until done. About 3 minutes on each side, depending on thickness.
Tzatziki and Feta Sauce
- Combine 3/4 cup tzatziki with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Assemble sliders, topping lamb patties with 1 or 2 tablespoons of tzatziki sauce, grilled onions and fresh arugula.
Notes
- Lamb patties can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until cooking.
- Either homemade or store-bought tzatziki sauce works well.
- For larger portions, this recipe can make about four standard 5-ounce burgers instead of sliders.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slider | |
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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