Mini Lamb Burgers
Source of Recipe
everydayfoodmag.com
Recipe Introduction
Tzatziki sauce, made from yogurt, cucumber, and mint, is as commonplace in Greek cuisine as ketchup is on American tables. It makes a perfect accompaniment to this Greek-inspired meal of ground-lamb burgers.
List of Ingredients
- For tzatziki:
- 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole milk yogurt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper
- For lamb burgers:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
- 1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
- Salt and pepper
- 4 pita breads (6-inch)
- Iceberg lettuce, for serving
- 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Heat grill or grill pan to high. Make tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- To serve, warm pitas on the grill or directly over a gas burner, turning occasionally. Halve pitas, and fill with lettuce, burgers, tomato, and tzatziki.
Final Comments
Serves 4
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