Lamb Burger Recipe
Mediterranean · Main course · 25 min total
Juicy and flavorful lamb burgers with Mediterranean spices, perfect for grilling or pan-searing. This recipe brings the taste of a gourmet burger to your home kitchen.
15
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
520
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 4 slices feta cheese (optional)
- Lettuce, tomato slices, and tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and egg. Mix gently until just combined; do not overwork.
- Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate or pan.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness (internal temperature 160°F). If adding feta, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
- Toast buns on the grill or in a skillet until lightly golden.
- Assemble burgers: place patty on bun bottom, top with lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce. Cover with bun top and serve immediately.
Tips
- For best results, use ground lamb with some fat content (80/20) for juiciness.
- Tzatziki sauce can be store-bought or homemade: combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and dill.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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