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Mediterranean Lamb Burgers

Kinesha Goldson Dickman

Kinesha Goldson Dickman

August 12, 2024
Lamb burgers with red onions on a stone plate
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30 min

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4

Servings

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Lamb

Protein

These Mediterranean lamb burgers are made with ButcherBox’s ground lamb, topped with creamy tzatziki, pickled red onions, and fresh cucumber slices. They offer a flavorful and satisfying twist on the classic burger.

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Ingredients

For the Burgers:

  • 1 lb ButcherBox Ground Lamb

  • 2 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 1/4 cup red onion

    finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint

    chopped

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Tzatziki:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1/2 cucumber

    grated and drained

  • 1 clove garlic

    minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh dill

    chopped

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pickled Red Onions:

  • 1 red onion

    thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup white vinegar

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

For Assembly:

  • 4 burger buns

  • Fresh spinach or lettuce leaves

  • Sliced cucumber

  • Crumbled feta cheese

    optional

Step By Step

Instructions

Prepare the Pickled Red Onions:

1
In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
2
Place the sliced red onions in a heatproof jar or bowl. Pour the hot liquid over the onions and let them sit for at least 30 minutes. Set aside.

Prepare the Burgers:

1
In a large bowl, mix the ground lamb with garlic, red onion, mint, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper. Combine well.
2
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
3
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Prepare the Tzatziki:

1
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.

Assemble the Burgers:

1
Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill.
2
Spread a generous amount of tzatziki on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a lamb patty, spinach or lettuce, sliced cucumber, and pickled red onions.
3
Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if using, and place the top bun on the burger. Serve immediately.

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