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Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
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Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

These juicy Greek spiced lamb burgers are topped with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for summer entertaining!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 651 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces lamb ground
  • ¼ cup dill minced, fresh
  • ¼ cup parsley (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh, dried
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 4 ervings tzatziki sauce to serve, Greek
  • lettuce optional garnish, all sliced
  • tomato
  • onion
  • banana pepper
  • 4 Hamburger Bun to serve

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat grill to high heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb with the next six ingredients (dill through chili flakes.) Use hands to incorporate every ingredient evenly into the lamb. 
  3. Divide meat mixture into four and form into equal sized patties. Using your thumb, gently press down in the center of each patty to avoid it bubbling up while cooking. Grill for 4 minutes per side for medium rare burgers, longer for medium or medium well. 
  4. Grill for 4 minutes per side for medium rare burgers, longer for medium or medium well. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes.
  5. While the meat is resting, quickly whisk together the Greek Tzatziki Sauce according to these instructions. 
  6. To serve, place optional garnishes on bun, along with grilled lamb burger, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1hamburger Calories 651kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 129mg (43%) Sodium 1634mg (68%) Potassium 486mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 735IU (15%) Vitamin C 8.5mg (9%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 4.9mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 651

% Daily Value*

Serving 1hamburger
Calories 651kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 1634mg 68%
Potassium 486mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 735IU 15%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 9%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 4.9mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.