Greek · Dinner
Greek Lamb Burger
A ground lamb patty seasoned with garlic, oregano and cumin, grilled and served in a toasted pita bun with tzatziki sauce, fresh dill, crumbled feta, sliced tomato, red onion and arugula. Mediterranean flavors of lemon and yogurt balance the richness of the lamb.
$6
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
604Calories
35.2gProtein
37.4gFat
31.1gCarbs
6.7gSugar
3.6gFiber
1062mgSodium
117mgChol
15.1gSat Fat
634mgPotassium
262mgCalcium
4.3mgIron
2.1mcgVitamin B12
12.8mgVitamin C
Goes well with
Greek Lager or Pilsner
local
Greek Coffee (Ellinikos)
international
gluten-free-adaptable
protein-rich
mediterranean
thirty-min-meals
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Prep
Combine ground lamb, garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt and pepper in a bowl, mix gently and shape into one 3/4-inch-thick patty.
2
Sear
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook patty 3–4 minutes per side until deep brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
3
Toast
Toast pita cut sides in the same pan over medium heat for 1 minute until golden and crisp.
4
Plate
Spread tzatziki on bottom pita half, add arugula, patty, tomato, red onion, feta and fresh dill, close with top half and serve.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 360g360g ground lamb
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- 22 pita bread, split
- 3 tbsp46g plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp20g cucumber
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp2 tsp fresh dill
- 2 oz56g feta cheese
- 44 tomato slices
- 44 thin red onion slices
- 22 small handful arugula
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
