Lamb Burgers with Minted Tzatziki

Dib's's Note:

For lamb lovers these are a lovely change from the "normal" grilled burger. Do not over-cook.

• Total Time: 24 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 small white onion, grated
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 pita bread, halves
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1/4 cup minced white onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• salt
• shredded lettuce
• sliced tomato
• cucumber
• onion

Directions:

1. For the mint tzatziki blend the yogurt with the oil and lemon juice.
2. Add the cucumber, onion, garlic, mint, and pepper.
3. Taste and add salt.
4. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the lamb burgers.
5. Preheat grill to medium high.
6. In a large bowl, combine lamb and remaining ingredients.
7. Form into 12 small patties around 3/4 of an inch thick.
8. Place on hot grill and cook 5 minutes on the first side, four on the other.
9. You want the outside nicely browned with a bit of pink remaining in the middle.
10. Serve three each in a pita half with the shredded lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion.
11. Offer the Minted Tzatziki at the table.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Wonderful,is all I can say - wouldn't change a thing - This is one lamb's lover recipe that will be enjoyed again and again. Thanks Di for a real treasure

[JustJanS]

This was a good family meal. Loved the tzatziki over the burger-tasted great. We ate this with a salad, and Erin Ecklund's Italian Potatoes Italian Potatoes.

[britainm3]

Very good recipe! I opted for a bed of spinach instead of a pita, but the minted tzatziki was what really made this amazing! This was my first attempt at making a dish like this and it was easy and very tasty! I also sprinkled feta cheese on top but it really didn't need it as the sauce can stand on its own. When I went for seconds I didn't include the feta. :)