Lamb Burgers with Minted Tzatziki |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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For lamb lovers these are a lovely change from the normal grilled burger. Do not over-cook. Ingredients:
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.
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