Dinner · Lamb

Greek Lamb Burgers with Feta

Juicy lamb patties seasoned with oregano and garlic, topped with feta, cucumber and a lemony yogurt spread.

⏱ 22 min (10 min prep, 12 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 4 · 1 burger quickfreezer friendlyleftovers
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ContainsMilk, Wheat. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 4 servings
  • Burgers

  • 1½ lb Ground lamb
  • 2 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1½ tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Table salt
  • ½ tsp Ground black pepper
  • Spread

  • ½ cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice (bottled)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • To serve

  • 4 Hamburger buns
  • ½ cup Crumbled feta, crumbled
  • ½ Cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 4 leaf Green leaf lettuce
  • ½ Red onion, thinly sliced

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Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: grill or large heavy skillet, instant-read thermometer, spatula.

  1. Stir the yogurt, lemon juice and dill together.
  2. Mix the lamb, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper gently with your hands. Shape into 4 patties about 3/4 inch thick with a dimple in the center. Wash your hands.
  3. Heat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties 4 to 5 minutes per side, until an instant-read thermometer in the center reads 160°F.
  4. Toast the buns. Spread with the yogurt sauce and build the burgers with lettuce, a patty, feta, cucumber and onion.

🌡 Safe temperaturesGround lamb 160°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.

Make aheadShape the patties up to 1 day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge with wax paper between.
❄️ FreezerFreeze raw patties with wax paper between for 3 to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge or cook from frozen, adding a few minutes per side.
↺ LeftoversCrumble a leftover patty into a pita with salad; reheat to 165°F.
🧒 With kidsMake slider-size patties, still cooked to 160°F. Feta is salty and tangy; offer it on the side.
Dairy-free swapSkip the feta and use mayonnaise with lemon and dill for the spread.
Gluten-free swapUse gluten-free buns or wrap in lettuce.

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An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.

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