Juicy Greek Style Lamb Burgers

• μερίδες: 6 servings
• χρόνος ενεργούς προετοιμασίας: 10 minutes
• συνολικός χρόνος: 20 minutes

Υλικά

1 lb (500g) ground lamb (or use beef, turkey, chicken or a plant-based alternative)

1 small white onion, grated

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

Handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

⅓ cup crumbled feta (about 55g/2oz)

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 burger buns

1/4 cup creamy tzatziki sauce

1 cup spinach leaves

1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced or shaved into strips

1/4 cup spicy zhoug sauce (or use fresh basil pesto)

Οδηγίες

Mix your lamb burger patties

Add the ground lamb, grated onion, crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, the finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, and the feta to a large mixing bowl. Use a large wooden spoon (or your hands) to mix the ingredients through the lamb. Make sure everything is properly mixed through – you want every bit of lamb to be beautifully seasoned.

Form your burger patties

. Prepare a large plate or wooden board to put your formed patties on. Wet your hands, then scoop up a couple of heaped tablespoons of the lamb mix and use your hands to form it into a chunky burger patty. Place on the prepared plate or board, then repeat with the rest of the mixture. You should get six large patties from this mixture.

Prepare your burger toppings

Slice your burger buns in half, then set yourself up with all your toppings so you’re ready to assemble once the lamb patties are cooked. PRO TIP: You can give your burger buns a quick toast if you like – either in the toaster or under your grill/broiler on high for 2 minutes.

Cook your lamb burger patties

Drizzle your olive oil into your large pan or skillet and set it over high heat. Add the lamb patties, and cook for about five minutes on each side, until a lovely golden crust forms on both sides. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to do this in batches. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Assemble your burgers

You can serve the burgers family style, with the buns, patties, and all the toppings laid out for everyone to help themselves to, or you can assemble them and serve them finished at the table. For entertaining or parties, I love assembling them because they look spectacular lined up and served. Spoon a little tzatziki onto the top and bottom of your buns, then pile on spinach leaves and the thinly sliced cucumber. Top with a lamb burger patty, dollop on some zhoug sauce, then place the top bun on top. I like to pop a skewer through the buns to help secure them (especially if you’re moving them to a table).

Διατροφή

• Μέγεθος Μερίδας: 1 burger
• Θερμίδες: 465
• Συνολικά Λιπαρά: 30.9g
• Κορεσμένα Λιπαρά: 11.7g
• Ακόρεστα Λιπαρά: 16.9g
• Τρανς Λιπαρά: 0g
• Χοληστερόλη: 69.8mg
• Νάτριο: 836.1mg
• Συνολικοί Υδατάνθρακες: 25g
• Διαιτητικές Ίνες: 2g
• Συνολικά Σάκχαρα: 6g
• Πρωτεΐνη: 21.5g