Description
Will these lamb burgers become your most-loved burger of all time? There's a very good chance that they will, especially with the homemade sauce you'll spread on top of them.
Ingredients
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 5 large fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 6 hamburger buns, split or whole pita breads
- optional: sliced tomato, sliced red onion and shredded lettuce
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- In a large bowl, combine lamb, garlic, thyme, mint, salt and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 4-in.-thick patties.
- In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-8 minutes, turning once. Serve patties on buns with yogurt sauce and toppings as desired.
