Best 7 Grilled Lamb Burgers With Yogurt Feta Sauce Recipes

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Fire up the grill and tantalize your taste buds with a sizzling sensation - Grilled Lamb Burgers with Yogurt Feta Sauce. These succulent burgers are crafted from a blend of ground lamb, aromatic herbs, and a hint of spice, promising a juicy and flavorful experience in every bite. Accompanying these delectable burgers is a creamy and tangy Yogurt Feta Sauce, a delightful combination of Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a touch of garlic. This harmonious duo is sure to leave you craving more.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating these extraordinary burgers, including tips for achieving the perfect char on the grill. Additionally, the recipe includes variations for those who prefer turkey or beef burgers, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this mouthwatering dish. Elevate your burger game with this culinary masterpiece, and prepare to embark on a grilling adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK-INSPIRED BURGERS WITH HERB-FETA SAUCE



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These healthy burgers get a Mediterranean twist with a yogurt sauce seasoned with oregano, lemon and feta cheese. If you can't find ground lamb, ask the butcher to grind some for you.

Provided by Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Categories     Healthy Ground Lamb Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 small red onion
1 pound ground lamb or ground beef
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 whole-wheat pitas, halved, split and warmed
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 plum tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat broiler to high.
  • Mix yogurt, feta, 1 tablespoon oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  • Cut 1/4-inch-thick slices of onion to make 1/4 cup. Finely chop more onion to make 1/4 cup. (Reserve any remaining onion for another use.) Mix the chopped onion and meat in a large bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons oregano and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Form into 4 oval patties, about 4 inches by 3 inches.
  • Grill or broil the burgers, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve in pita halves, with the sauce, onion slices, cucumber and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 85.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 775.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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

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 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.

GRILLED SPICY LAMB BURGERS



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Something new for all the grill-daddies! An EASY burger to make, and guests rave over this one.

Provided by Alan Hollister

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     Lamb

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon sherry
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 pita bread rounds
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Place the lamb in a large bowl, and mix with the mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, sherry, vinegar, and molasses. Season with cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
  • Brush grill grate with oil. Grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. Heat the pita pocket briefly on the grill. Serve burgers wrapped in pitas with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1003.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

GRILLED LAMB BURGERS



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If you have never prepared lamb burgers, I highly recommend you try this recipe. Serve on hamburger buns with lots of mango chutney and cream cheese. Also good with lettuce, tomato and red onion.

Provided by Jo

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     Lamb

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¼ pounds ground lamb
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
5 roll (blank)s hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix the lamb, egg, oregano, sherry, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, green onions, mint, cilantro, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl with your hands until evenly blended. Form into five patties.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 113.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 369.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb: Look for ground lamb that is fresh and has a good fat content (around 20%).
  • Season the lamb burgers well: Use a combination of spices and herbs to flavor the lamb burgers, such as cumin, coriander, garlic, and mint.
  • Don't overwork the lamb burgers: Overworking the lamb burgers will make them tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Cook the lamb burgers over medium-high heat: This will help to prevent the lamb burgers from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of the lamb burgers: The lamb burgers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the lamb burgers with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for lamb burgers include yogurt-feta sauce, tzatziki sauce, hummus, and grilled vegetables.

Conclusion:

Grilled lamb burgers are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. With their juicy, tender meat and flavorful spices, lamb burgers are sure to be a hit with everyone at your party. Serve them with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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