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Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce | BourbonAndHoney.com

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.

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.

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