Lamb Burgers with Feta and Mint
In short: Juicy lamb burgers mixed with feta, mint and garlic, seared in a skillet and stacked in toasted buns with cucumber and a lemony yogurt spread. It takes about 42 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 42 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 580 kcal
Lamb has enough flavor to carry a burger without much help, and a little feta and mint is all it needs. The feta melts into the meat as it cooks, leaving salty, creamy pockets, and fresh mint keeps the richness in check. Shape the patties gently, cook them in a hot pan or on the grill and finish with a quick yogurt spread, thin cucumber and red onion. They are juicy, so serve them with napkins.
Instructions
- Mix the lamb, feta, mint, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper with your hands until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions of about 175 g (6 oz). Shape each into a patty about 10 cm (4 inches) wide and 2 cm (3/4 inch) thick, with a shallow dimple in the middle. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Stir the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and salt together in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5 minutes per side, until browned and a thermometer reads 71°C (160°F).
- Rest the patties for 3 minutes while you toast the buns.
- Spread the buns with the yogurt, then add lettuce, the patties, cucumber and onion and serve.
Tips
- Lamb is fatty, so do not press the patties down in the pan or the juices will be lost.
- Goat cheese can replace the feta. Chopped olives add an extra salty bite.
Questions and answers
Can I grill lamb burgers?
Yes. Grill them over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side with the lid down, until they reach 71°C (160°F).
Can I use ground beef instead of lamb?
Yes. The recipe works with beef, or with half beef and half lamb. Beef gives a milder flavor.
Can I make the patties in advance?
Yes. Shape them up to a day ahead and refrigerate them on a covered tray, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
How long does it take to make Lamb Burgers with Feta and Mint?
About 42 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 12 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Lamb Burgers with Feta and Mint?
About 580 kcal per serving, with 34 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 580 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 1050 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
