Grilled Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki
Juicy grilled lamb burgers seasoned with oregano and served on toasted buns with cool cucumber tzatziki and fresh vegetables.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wrap the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess liquid. Transfer it to a mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Stir the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) black pepper into the cucumber. Refrigerate the tzatziki while preparing the burgers.
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Step 3
Preheat the grill over medium heat.
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Step 4
Gently combine the lamb with the olive oil, oregano, remaining 1 tsp (6 gr) salt, and remaining ½ tsp (1.5 gr) black pepper. Shape into 4 evenly sized patties with shallow indentations in their centers.
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Step 5
Grill the patties over medium heat, turning once, until their centers reach 71°C. Transfer them to a clean plate.
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Step 6
Rest the cooked patties on the clean plate.
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Step 7
Place the buns cut-side down on the grill and toast lightly.
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Step 8
Layer the lettuce, lamb patties, tomato, red onion, and tzatziki on the toasted buns. Close the burgers and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw lamb separate from ready-to-eat ingredients, cook every patty to an internal temperature of 71°C, and refrigerate tzatziki and leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Raw ground lamb can carry harmful bacteria.
- Raw meat can cross-contaminate hands, utensils, and work surfaces.
- Dairy-based tzatziki requires refrigeration.