Delicious Greek-Style Lamb Burger Recipe 🍔🐑
If you’re looking to add a Mediterranean twist to your burger night, this Greek-Style Lamb Burger recipe is perfect. Juicy lamb patties seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, paired with fresh toppings, make for a truly delicious and unique meal. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients
For The Greek-Style Patties:
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 1 small red onion, grated 🧅
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 🌿
- 10 mint leaves, chopped 🌱
- 2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
To Serve:
- Burger buns or pita bread 🍞
- Tzatziki sauce 🥒
- Sliced tomatoes 🍅
- Sliced green bell pepper 🫑
- Sliced cucumbers 🥒
- Sliced red onions 🧅
- Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced 🫒
- Crumbled feta 🧀
Instructions
1. Make the Lamb Burger Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped mint, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne pepper. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and mix until everything is well combined. 🥣
2. Make the Lamb Patties
Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions. Using both hands, form the meat into smooth spheres, then lightly press to shape into patties. Arrange the patties on a large tray or dish, and with the tip of your thumb, press lightly to form a shallow, wide depression in the center of each patty (this will keep the patty flat as it cooks). Cover and refrigerate while you heat your grill. 🍽️
3. Get Ready to Grill
Preheat an outdoor gas grill or an indoor griddle to medium. Prepare all your fixings. 🔥
4. Grill the Lamb Burgers
When the grill/griddle is hot, lightly oil it and place the lamb patties on top. Cover and grill over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. The internal temperature for a medium burger should register 160°F – adjust cooking time according to your desired doneness. 🌡️
5. Rest and Serve
Allow the lamb burgers to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to stay juicy. Serve in buns or pita pockets with your fixings of choice. 🥙
Enjoy Your Delicious Greek Lamb Burgers! 😋
Nutrition Information:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 420 Kcal per serving
- Servings: 8 servings
These Greek-Style Lamb Burgers are sure to be a hit, bursting with flavors from the fresh herbs and spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. Enjoy!
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delicious Lamb Burger 🍔🐑
- Total Time: 30min
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
For The Greek-Style Patties:
2 pounds ground lamb
1 small red onion, grated 🧅
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 cup chopped fresh parsley 🌿
10 mint leaves, chopped 🌱
2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
To Serve:
Burger buns or pita bread 🍞
Tzatziki sauce 🥒
Sliced tomatoes 🍅
Sliced green bell pepper 🫑
Sliced cucumbers 🥒
Sliced red onions 🧅
Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced 🫒
Crumbled feta 🧀
Instructions
Make the lamb burger mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped mint, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne pepper. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and mix until everything is well combined. 🥣
Make the lamb patties: Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions. Using both hands, form the meat into smooth spheres, then lightly press to shape into patties. Arrange the patties on a large tray or dish, and with the tip of your thumb, press lightly to form a shallow, wide depression in the center of each patty (this will keep the patty flat as it cooks). Cover and refrigerate while you heat your grill. 🍽️
Get ready to grill: Preheat an outdoor gas grill or an indoor griddle to medium. Prepare all your fixings. 🔥
Grill the lamb burgers: When the grill/griddle is hot, lightly oil it and place the lamb patties on top. Cover and grill over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. The internal temperature for a medium burger should register 160°F – adjust cooking time according to your desired doneness. 🌡️
Rest and serve: Allow the lamb burgers to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to stay juicy. Serve in buns or pita pockets with your fixings of choice. 🥙
Enjoy your delicious Greek Lamb Burgers! 😋
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 10min
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 Kcal