Lamb Burgers with Feta Tzatziki
Tender lamb burgers meet creamy feta tzatziki in this Mediterranean-inspired delight. A quick and flavorful weeknight meal that's sure to impress.
Lamb Burgers with Feta Tzatziki
Tender lamb burgers meet creamy feta tzatziki in this Mediterranean-inspired delight. A quick and flavorful weeknight meal that's sure to impress.
Key move
Treat lamb burger mix lightly and keep the fat high enough to stay juicy. An 80/20-style grind, minimal mixing, and a pull temperature around medium keep the patties rich and tender instead of dense or greasy.
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The Setup
- Large Bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Grater
- Grill
The Mise en Place
5 of 14Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/4)
The Aromatics (0/1)
Burgers are tough.
You may have overmixed the lamb mixture. Be gentle when combining the ingredients.
Burgers are dry.
Make sure you are using ground lamb with a decent fat content (80/20 is ideal).
Chef's Notes
For juicier burgers, don't overwork the lamb mixture. Mix just until combined.
Press a small indent in the center of each burger patty before grilling to prevent them from puffing up.
The feta tzatziki can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
Serve on warm pita bread with fresh mint and cucumber slices for a complete Mediterranean meal.
The Method
PREPARE
In a large bowl, gently combine the ground lamb (900 g), breadcrumbs (½ cups), egg (1 large), minced garlic (2 cloves), dried oregano (1 tsp), salt (1 tsp), and pepper.
Ingredients are combined into a cohesive mixture.
FORM
Prep aheadDivide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions and gently form them into patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
8 equal-sized patties are formed.
PREPARE
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Grill is preheated to medium-high.
GRILL
Grill the lamb burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Burgers are cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
MAKE
Prep aheadWhile the burgers are grilling, prepare the feta tzatziki. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt (1 cup), crumbled feta cheese (½ cups), grated cucumber (½ cups), chopped fresh dill (2 tbsp), lemon juice (1 tbsp), and olive oil (1 tbsp).
Tzatziki ingredients are combined in a bowl.
STIR
Prep aheadStir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Tzatziki is well combined and seasoned to taste.
ASSEMBLE
Serve the lamb burgers on burger buns (8 buns) topped with the feta tzatziki.
Burgers are assembled on buns with tzatziki.
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