Kio’s Recipes

Lamb Burgers

Name: Lamb Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill; 4 burger buns (brioche, sesame, or pita); 1 cup fresh arugula (or lettuce leaves); 1 tomato, sliced; ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

Entrée or Main Course

4 servings

servings

20 minutes

active time

30 minutes

total time

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Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon ground coriander

2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon minced fresh dill

4 burger buns (brioche, sesame, or pita)

1 cup fresh arugula (or lettuce leaves)

1 tomato, sliced

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Make Sauce

Start by making the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, feta, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Make Lamb Mixture

In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, garlic, parsley, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—don’t overwork the meat.

Form Patties

Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about ½ inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.

Heat Pan

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Cook Burgers

Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium doneness. Adjust stove heat if the burgers are browning too quickly.

Assemble and Serve

If desired, toast the buns lightly on the grill or in a skillet. Spread yogurt sauce on the bottom bun. Add arugula, followed by the lamb patty. Top with tomato slices, red onion, and more sauce if desired. Add the top bun and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size

1 burger with bun, sauce

Calories

566 kcal

Total Fat

38 g

Saturated Fat

14 g

Unsaturated Fat

21 g

Trans Fat

0.003 g

Cholesterol

92 mg

Sodium

1038 mg

Total Carbohydrate

28 g

Dietary Fiber

2 g

Total Sugars

6 g

Protein