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lamb burgers
Greek lamb sliders with tzatziki, feta and grilled onions. Perfect for game days!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 sliders
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
Lamb Sliders
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 small onion minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup arugula
- 8 slider buns
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1/4 cup feta crumbled
- 3/4 cup tzatziki
Grilled Onions
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 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.
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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 made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
- Use homemade or store-bought tzatiki.
- If making full-size burgers, this recipe will make about 4, 5 ounce burgers.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slider
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
490mg
(20%)
Potassium
183mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% 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.