Mediterranean Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
Juicy lamb burgers are seasoned with Mediterranean spices and topped with cool, creamy tzatziki for vibrant, savory flavor. Served on warm buns with fresh veggies, these burgers bring bold, balanced taste to any meal.
| Serving Size | 8 |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 30 mins. |
| Cook Time | 10 mins. |
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground Australian lamb
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic, roasted or granulated
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Olive oil for cooking
- Slice of cheese, if desired
- 8 Kaiser or hamburger rolls
- Lettuce leaves
- Chopped tomato, onion, cucumber, and fresh oregano
- 1 pint natural Greek-style yogurt
- 2 cucumbers, de-seeded and grated
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
- Combine the ground Australian lamb, parsley, garlic, oregano, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Divide mixture into 8 meal-size burgers.
- Preheat grill or pan, brush with oil and season with salt. Cook the burgers over medium to high heat for 6-7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°. If cheese is desired, add it at the end of cooking to melt slightly.
- Mix the grated cucumber and salt. Place in a sieve for 20 minutes to drain liquid. Squeeze out remaining liquid, then add to other Tzatziki ingredients and mix well.
- Spread tzatziki on the rolls then add a lettuce leaf and the burger. Top burger with chopped vegetables, if desired.
Mediterranean Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
Juicy lamb burgers are seasoned with Mediterranean spices and topped with cool, creamy tzatziki for vibrant, savory flavor. Served on warm buns with fresh veggies, these burgers bring bold, balanced taste to any meal.
8
Prep: 30 mins.
Cook: 10 mins.
Preparation
- Combine the ground Australian lamb, parsley, garlic, oregano, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Divide mixture into 8 meal-size burgers.
- Preheat grill or pan, brush with oil and season with salt. Cook the burgers over medium to high heat for 6-7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°. If cheese is desired, add it at the end of cooking to melt slightly.
- Mix the grated cucumber and salt. Place in a sieve for 20 minutes to drain liquid. Squeeze out remaining liquid, then add to other Tzatziki ingredients and mix well.
- Spread tzatziki on the rolls then add a lettuce leaf and the burger. Top burger with chopped vegetables, if desired.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground Australian lamb
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic, roasted or granulated
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Olive oil for cooking
- Slice of cheese, if desired
- 8 Kaiser or hamburger rolls
- Lettuce leaves
- Chopped tomato, onion, cucumber, and fresh oregano
- 1 pint natural Greek-style yogurt
- 2 cucumbers, de-seeded and grated
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
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