Best 8 Feta And Mint Lamb Burgers Pan Fry Or Bbq Recipes

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Satisfy your taste buds with our delectable Feta and Mint Lamb Burgers, a culinary journey that blends the bold flavors of lamb, tangy feta, and refreshing mint. These burgers are not just ordinary patties; they are an explosion of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a summer barbecue or a cozy indoor meal.

In this comprehensive guide, we present two irresistible recipes: one for pan-frying and the other for grilling. Both methods result in juicy, flavorful burgers that will tantalize your senses. The pan-fried version offers a quick and easy cooking option, while the grilled burgers add a smoky, charred flavor that is simply divine.

Accompanying these mouthwatering burgers are three equally delectable sauces: a classic tzatziki sauce, a creamy feta sauce, and a spicy harissa sauce. Each sauce complements the lamb burgers perfectly, adding a unique layer of flavor that will leave you craving more.

So, fire up your grill or heat your pan, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary adventure with our Feta and Mint Lamb Burgers. Prepare to indulge in a taste sensation that will transport you to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED LAMB AND FETA BURGERS



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 43m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 to 6 rolls or buns
Easy Tzatziki, recipe follows
1 cup Greek whole milk yogurt
1 English cucumber, seeded, finely grated and drained
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, garlic, feta, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper, making sure not to overwork the mixture. Form the lamb mixture into 4 to 6 patties.
  • Heat a grill pan over moderately-high heat and cook the lamb burgers until a nice crust forms, about 4 minutes. Turn the burgers over and let cook another 4 minutes. Let the burgers rest 10 minutes. Serve topped with Easy Tzatziki on a roll or bun.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Chill.
  • What Really Makes This Recipe Sing: Allspice is one of those secret weapons in savory foods. You can't put your finger on it, but you know it is there. It was named by the English, because they thought it contained cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Shh, it is also the secret ingredient in Cincinnati-style chili.
  • What to toss in if you have it: Feel free to add some chopped fresh mint to this as well. Having a cocktail party? BYOC and makes these into mini's. Grab one before you serve because they will disappear fast.

LAMB, FETA AND MINT BURGERS



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Fancy a burger with a bit of a twist? Why not try these Lamb, Feta and Mint burgers. Quick and simple to make, but they taste AMAZING!

Provided by Eb Gargano

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

750 g lamb mince
100 g feta cheese (crumbled)
4 tablespoons mint (chopped finely)
2 cloves garlic ( grated or crushed)
1 small onion ( finely grated)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Tzatziki
Burger buns
Rocket or other salad leaves

Steps:

  • Place all the burger ingredients in a large bowl and mix together with your hands until thoroughly combined. Really give it a good squishing!
  • Divide the mixture into 6 and roll each portion into a large ball then squash to make a burger patty.
  • Press a small dent in the centre of each burger to help stop the burger from rising up too much in the middle.
  • Preheat your grill (broiler) to medium high or prepare your BBQ.
  • Cook the burgers for 5 minutes on each side or until done to your liking.
  • Serve in burger buns on with a good dollop of tzatziki and a scattering of salad leaves on top. If you like, serve these burgers with homemade potato wedges, Greek salad and more tzatziki on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 272 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA TZATZIKI SPREAD



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Extra-virgin olive oil
2 red onions, 1 cut into 1/4-inch dice and 1 sliced, for garnish
Kosher salt
Pinch crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely smashed
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
2 sprigs fresh oregano, finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
Zest of 1/2 lemon
4 whole wheat pitas or 4 seeded hamburger buns
Feta Tzatziki Spread, recipe follows
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced, for garnish
2 cups baby spinach, for garnish
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves cut into chiffonade
1 small bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
1/2 English cucumber, coarsely grated
Kosher salt

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.

LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA CHEESE



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These cheeseburgers with a Middle-Eastern tang were introduced to The Times in 1987 by Pierre Franey, who wrote about them in "60-Minute Gourmet." They are made of ground lamb sprinkled with cumin, salt and pepper, and topped with crumbled feta cheese. Mr. Franey broiled the burgers, but they are just as good - arguably better - prepared on the grill. "A good dish to serve with the lamb burgers," Mr. Franey wrote, "is broiled and baked eggplant and tomatoes."

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, burgers, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds lean lamb, ground
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, or half that amount dried
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
4 teaspoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Divide lamb into 8 portions of equal size. Shape each into a patty and sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle top of each patty with an equal amount of cumin and rosemary. Pat to help the herb and spice adhere.
  • Patties may be broiled or cooked in a skillet. If broiled, preheat broiler to high. Place patties on a baking sheet and place about 3 inches from source of heat. Broil them 2 minutes if you wish them rare, 4 minutes for well done. Turn patties and cook 1 minute if you wish them rare, 2 minutes for well done.
  • If patties are cooked in a skillet, select one large enough to hold them in one layer. Brush skillet with a little oil and heat thoroughly on stove. Cook patties over moderately high heat for 2 minutes if you wish them rare, 4 minutes if well done. Turn patties and continue cooking 1 minute for rare, 2 minutes for well done.
  • However the patties are cooked, top each with a portion of feta cheese.
  • Place under broiler, preheated to high, about 3 inches from the source of heat. Let broil about 1 minute. Dot center of each patty with half a teaspoon of finely chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1179, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 123 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 64 grams, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

FETA, THYME AND MINT LAMB BURGERS



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Lotte Duncan gives burgers a Mediterranean twist, adding feta and herbs to evoke the flavours of Greece

Provided by loveandpeas

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

450 g ground lamb
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped mint
50 g black olives, stoned and chopped
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1 pinch black pepper
100 g feta cheese
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
4 tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, chopped
100 g black olives, stoned
1 pinch black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey, preferably Greek
4 slices rustic bread, thick cut
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Put the lamb, crushed garlic, mint, chopped olives, tomato puree, salt and freshly ground pepper in a mixing bowl and mix well. Divide into four portions.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the feta cheese with the thyme. It doesn't matter if it crumbles, just gently squeeze together.
  • Take a quarter of the mixture into your hand and roll into a ball. Flatten out, put a quarter of the feta in the middle and then draw the meat up around it.
  • Make sure the cheese is secure within the meat. Repeat with the other three burgers and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, make the salad by mixing the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and olives together in a bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Whisk the olive oil, cider vinegar and honey together and pour over the salad.
  • Heat a griddle pan until hot. Rub each slice of bread with the garlic clove and sprinkle with olive oil.
  • Cook the bread on the griddle pan until brown on each sides. Keep warm.
  • Now cook the burgers on a griddle pan. Turn once after five minutes, then cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
  • Spread the mayonnaise on the toasted bread. Top each slice with a freshly griddled lamb burger and a small handful of salad and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 878.9, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.5, Protein 26.4

MINTED LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA AND HUMMUS



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Provided by Katy Hees

Categories     Sandwich     Lamb     Onion     Feta     Mint     Pan-Fry     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     New Mexico

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 cup minced fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 7- to 8-ounce block feta cheese, sliced
4 kaiser rolls, split, lightly toasted
8 onion slices
4 romaine lettuce leaves
Purchased hummus

Steps:

  • Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl; shape into four 4-inch-diameter patties. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet; cook until bottoms are well browned, about 3 minutes. Turn patties over and top with feta cheese. Continue cooking to desired doneness, about 3 minutes longer for medium-rare.
  • Place roll bottoms on plates. Top each with onion, burger, lettuce, another onion, and hummus. Press on roll tops.

LAMB & FETA BURGERS WITH MINTY YOGURT



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Delicately spiced morsels with a cooling yogurt dip - perfect party food

Provided by Laura and Jess Tilli

Time 35m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

500g lamb mince
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
handful parsley , chopped
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves stripped and chopped
good splash Worcestershire sauce
1 egg , lightly beaten with a fork
100g feta cheese , cut into 16 cubes
1 tbsp sunflower oil
200ml natural yogurt
small bunch mint , leaves chopped

Steps:

  • First make the dip by mixing together the yogurt and mint with a little seasoning, then chill until ready to serve.
  • Tip the lamb mince into a big bowl with the spices, chilli, herbs, Worcestershire sauce and egg. Season, then get your hands in and mix well. Divide the mixture into 16. Shape into burgers, pushing a cube of cheese into the centre of each and sealing in. Chill until just before your guests arrive.
  • Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the burgers for 1-2 mins until brown on each side, then transfer to a baking tray. Put in the oven for 5-10 mins until cooked through and piping hot. Pile onto a big plate and serve with the dip on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.33 milligram of sodium

GREEK LAMB-FETA BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE



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These grilled lamb burgers are served with slices of ripe tomatoes and red onion in pita bread with a fresh tasting cucumber sauce seasoned with fresh mint and garlic.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large unpeeled garlic cloves
1 ¼ pounds ground lamb
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ large cucumber, peeled, grated and squeezed very dry in a clean towel
¾ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon red or rice wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
4 large, thin red onion slices
4 large, thin tomato slices
4 small (4 inch) pita breads

Steps:

  • Set 4 whole garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
  • Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle roasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt and pepper over meat; stir with a fork to combine. Divide into 4 portions. Toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 inches wide. Refrigerate.
  • Mix cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, 1 minced clove of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.
  • Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers.
  • Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Spread a couple of tablespoons of sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with an onion slice, a tomato slice and a burger. Spread a portion of the remaining sauce over each burger. Top with remaining pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 46.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 760.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • Use ground lamb with a higher fat content. This will help keep the burgers moist and juicy.
  • Don't overmix the lamb mixture. Overmixing can make the burgers tough.
  • Season the lamb mixture generously. Lamb has a mild flavor, so it's important to season it well.
  • Form the burgers into patties that are about 1-inch thick. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat. This will help prevent them from burning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burgers. They should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the burgers more flavorful.

Conclusion:

These feta and mint lamb burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner. Serve them on buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.

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