Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

It’s official, it’s grilling season! Why is it that everything tastes so much better when it’s made on the grill? It must be all the fresh air and awesome friends that come along with all that grilled goodness.

Speaking of awesome, these burgers are super flavorful and delicious! They’re made with a mixture of ground lamb and pork for the perfect amount of fat and flavor.

The burgers are topped with a creamy tzatziki sauce so you can skip the traditional ketchup and mustard. Move over boring burgers, there’s a new kid in town!

Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

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These burgers are super flavorful and delicious! They’re made with a mixture of ground lamb and pork for the perfect amount of fat and flavor.

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 Burgers 1x
• Category: Main

Ingredients

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• Tzatziki Sauce
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Lamb Burgers
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
• 20 ounces ground lamb
• 4 ounces ground pork
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Baby spinach
• Chopped Kalamata olives
• 6 burger buns, split, toasted

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir together all sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. In a medium skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently or until browned. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl stir together ground lamb, ground pork, 1/2 cup of the feta, mustard, mint, oregano, garlic, green onions, salt and pepper until well blended. Form into six patties, about 3/4-inch thick; set aside.
4. Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Place patties on grill; cover grill. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until desired doneness.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup feta, arugula and olives. Serve burgers with tzatziki sauce and spinach mixture.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serving
• Calories: 454
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 525mg
• Fat: 23g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 35g
• Cholesterol: 98mg

What’s your favorite lamb recipe? 

Looking for more lamb? Here are a few good options…
Roast Lamb with Garlic Pesto, Lettuce & Peas from The Kitchn
Lamb Burger from Leite’s Culinaria
Lamb Loin Chops with Mint Chimichurri from Simply Recipes