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