Lamb Burgers (Grilled or Pan-Fried)

Name: Lamb Burgers (Grilled or Pan-Fried)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic; ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound ground lamb; 1 tablespoon fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ cup fresh cilantro; Avocado oil spray

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 burgers
Calories
284 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Lamb Burgers (Grilled or Pan-Fried)

Winston Campbell

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These lamb burgers are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. The yogurt sauce complements them perfectly. You can grill or pan-fry them.

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Ingredients

Servings

Mint Yogurt Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat
1 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt see notes below
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Burgers:

1 pound ground lamb 85/15
1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt see notes below
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Avocado oil spray for grill

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Instructions

Make the Sauce:

To prepare the sauce, process the sauce ingredients (Greek yogurt, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper) in your food processor for a few seconds until combined. Set aside.

Form the patties:

In a medium bowl, combine the burger ingredients (ground lamb, garlic, salt, pepper, ground cumin, and chopped cilantro).
Form four patties, 4 ounces each, 3 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick. Alternatively, form the mixture into two half-pound patties, as shown in the video.
Using your thumb, make a shallow dimple in the center of each patty to help them retain their shape while cooking.

Grilling Instructions:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. I like to use a dual-contact electric grill, but any grill will work, including a gas grill or a stovetop grill pan. Lightly spray or brush the grill with oil.
Grill the burgers to your desired level of doneness. For medium doneness, grill for about 5 minutes on a dual-contact grill, or 4-5 minutes per side if using a regular grill or a grill pan.

Pan-Frying Instructions:

Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Add the patties and cook them until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Serve:

Serve the burgers immediately, topped with the yogurt sauce.

Notes

If using any salt other than Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, including Morton kosher salt, use half the amount listed.
I grill these burgers on a dual-contact indoor grill, but you can use any grill you like, including a gas grill or a stovetop grill pan. When I pan-fry them, I use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. A heavy-bottomed, high-quality nonstick skillet will also work. Stainless steel is fine, but add plenty of oil to coat the bottom, or the burgers might stick.
The CDC recommends cooking ground meat to an internal temperature of 160°F.
In addition to or instead of yogurt sauce, you can top these burgers with tahini sauce or harissa (a spicy Middle Eastern sauce).
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power.
You can freeze the leftovers for up to three months, but you should only freeze the burgers, not the yogurt sauce.