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
ContainsMilk, Wheat. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
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
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.
- Stir the yogurt, lemon juice and dill together.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.