Spiced Lamb Burger With Tzatziki Recipes

LAMB BURGER WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all the patty ingredients and mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 balls and form into patties with wet hands.
• Place on a baking tray or cutting board and place in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
• Make the tzatziki according to recipe instructions and set aside.
• Cook the burgers in a hot pan or on a grill until well-browned on both sides and cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
• Remove form the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• To assemble the burgers, toast the buns then top with lettuce, tomato, lamb burger, tzatziki and red onion. Add the top of the buns then serve.

SPICED LAMB BURGER WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Combine lamb, onion, egg, breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon of sumac in a bowl; shape into 4 patties.
• Cook patties in an oiled fry pan or grill or BBQ until browned on both sides and cooked through.
• Toast bread in toaster or under grill.
• Combine remaining sumac and tzatziki in a small bowl.
• Combine watercress with lemon juice in another bowl.
• Spread tzatziki over bottom layer of bread, arrange 4 beetroot slices, place lamb burger on beetroot and top burger with cress.

LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA TZATZIKI SPREAD

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, toss in the diced onions and season with salt and crushed red pepper. Bring the pan to medium-high heat and cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 4 more minutes. Turn the heat off and let cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the lamb, the cooled onion mixture, the oregano, dill, mint, lemon zest and 1/2 to 3/4 cup water. Sprinkle with salt and combine well. Make a little "tester patty." Cook it and taste for seasoning.
• Preheat the grill.
• Form the lamb mixture into 4 equal patties and sprinkle with salt. Grill the burgers to your desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the burgers from the grill and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Cut the pitas in half. Schmear each half generously with the Feta Tzatziki Spread. Top one half with a burger, then tomatoes, sliced onions and spinach. Place the other pita half on top.
• Combine the yogurt, feta, vinegar, garlic, mint, dill and cucumbers. Season with salt. Let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature before serving.