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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 ground lamb
- ¼ cup fresh dill (minced)
- ¼ cup parsley (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 4 servings Greek Tzatziki Sauce (to serve)
- lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, banana pepper slices (optional garnish)
- 4 hamburger buns (to serve)
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill to high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Grill for 4 minutes per side for medium rare burgers, longer for medium or medium well. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes.
- While the meat is resting, quickly whisk together the Greek Tzatziki Sauce according to these instructions.
- To serve, place optional garnishes on bun, along with grilled lamb burger, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
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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
(14%)
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: 4Serving
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.