Best 10 Lamb Burgers With Feta Sauce And Cucumbers Recipes

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Lamb burgers are a delicious and flavorful alternative to traditional beef burgers. With juicy ground lamb, these savory patties are packed with herbs and spices that create a distinctive Middle Eastern taste. When paired with a creamy feta sauce and crisp, refreshing cucumbers, these lamb burgers are sure to become a new favorite dish. They are perfect for summer grilling or any time you're looking for a unique and flavorful burger recipe.

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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

LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA SAUCE AND CUCUMBERS



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By using lamb instead of beef, and feta cheese instead of American, we've given these burgers an international makeover, creating a Greek recipe that can't miss.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
2 teaspoons curry powder
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
8 slices country bread (each 1/2 inch thick), toasted, if desired
1 Kirby cucumber, cut lengthwise into ribbons with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine lamb, curry powder, and 2 sliced scallions; season generously with salt and pepper. Mix gently with a fork (do not overmix); form into 4 oval patties to fit on bread (each 1 inch thick).
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season patties with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side (reduce heat if browning too quickly).
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix feta, yogurt, and remaining scallion, mashing cheese gently to combine; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread 4 slices of bread with feta mixture; top with cucumbers, lamb patties, and remaining bread.

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 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.

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



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Delicately spiced morsels with a cooling yogurt dip - perfect party food. Serve with 1 cup plain yogurt mixed with 2 tbs chopped mint and salt and pepper to taste. Uncooked burgers can be frozen.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 16 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground lamb
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves stripped and chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten with a fork
7 ounces feta, cut into 16 cubes
1 tablespoon sunflower oil

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 into a big bowl with the spices, chili, 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 inches Chill until just before your guests arrive.
  • Heat oven to 400F 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 15-20 mins until cooked through and piping hot.
  • Pile onto a big plate and serve with the dip on the side.

FETA LAMB BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER-TOMATO SALAD



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Lamb lovers will find a favorite here in this twist on the all-American hamburger. I like mint, but prefer cilantro. Feel free to make the swap, if desired. Adapted from former the food section recipe editor Stephanie Witt Sedgwick.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
salt
fresh ground black pepper
about 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, seeded if desired
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To prepare burgers: In a large bowl, combine lamb, feta, mint and salt and pepper to taste. Divide evenly into four balls. Flatten each ball into a patty no more than 3/4 of an inch thick.
  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat enough oil to just coat the bottom.
  • Place burgers in hot skillet; cook about 10 minutes, reducing the heat if the burgers seem to be browning too quickly. After 10 minutes, turn the burgers and continue to cook, adjusting the heat as needed to ensure they are cooked all the way through, about 10 more minutes.
  • To prepare salad: While burgers are cooking, combine tomatoes, cucumber, mint, vinegar, oil and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • To serve, place burgers on individual plates; spoon tomato-cucumber salad over each one.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.5, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 146.7, Sodium 386.1, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 33

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

LAMB & FETA BURGERS



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If you're planning an Olympics screening party this summer, serve up these delicious Greek Lamb & Feta Burgers served with Oregano Wedges for your guests using McCain Wedges - they're perfect for sharing! Visit www.summerofsharing.co.uk for more great recipes ideas and the chance to win a free party pack and the ultimate party to share with family and friends.

Provided by mccain

Time 1h5m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

300g McCain Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Wedges
1/4 tsp dried oregano
500g lean lamb mince
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 tsp ground paprika
1 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp cumin powder
3-4 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, freshly chopped
Grated zest of 1 lemon
100g Feta cheese, roughly crumbled
Salt and black pepper
1/4 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
6 olives, sliced
4 crusty bread rolls, halved

Steps:

  • Place all the burger ingredients in a large bowl and mix well
  • Shape the mixture into 4 burgers and if you have time, chill for 20 - 30 minutes
  • Either cook the burgers under a preheated grill or on a hot barbecue for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through
  • Place the wedges on a baking sheet, sprinkle with the dried oregano and cook as per pack instructions
  • Serve the burgers on lightly toasted bread rolls and top with the cucumber, red onion and olives alongside a mound of oregano wedges

GRILLED LAMB BURGERS WITH YOGURT-FETA SAUCE



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Parsley can be so much more than a garnish! Here, it adds fresh flavor to each component of these Greek-inspired lamb burgers: the patties, the yogurt-feta sauce, and the chopped tomato salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
4 ounces feta, drained and crumbled (3/4 cup)
7 ounces plain Greek yogurt (3/4 cup)
1 tomato (about 7 ounces), cored and coarsely chopped
4 brioche buns, preferably seeded, split
Rosemary Shoestring Fries, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Pluck parsley leaves and tender upper stems, discarding tough lower stems. Chop half of parsley (you should have about 1/2 cup packed). Gently fold half of chopped parsley into lamb just until evenly combined (do not overmix, or patties will be tough). Form into 4 patties slightly wider than buns, each about 1/2 inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper; brush with oil.
  • Stir together cheese, yogurt, and remaining 1/4 cup chopped parsley; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, stir together tomato, whole parsley leaves and tender stems, and oil; season with salt.
  • Brush grates with oil and grill patties, flipping once, until charred in places and cooked to desired doneness, 5 to 7 minutes for medium-rare; 9 to 11 minutes for medium. Transfer to a plate and let stand a few minutes. Meanwhile, grill split sides of buns just until charred in places, about 30 seconds.
  • Divide patties, yogurt-feta sauce, and tomato salad evenly among buns. Serve immediately, with fries.

Tips:

  • To ensure your lamb burgers are cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for medium-rare or 165°F (74°C) for medium.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, cook the burgers for 5-7 minutes per side over medium heat for medium-rare or 7-9 minutes per side for medium.
  • For a juicier burger, let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the lamb burgers with your favorite toppings, such as feta sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, or lettuce.
  • Feta sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that perfectly complements the lamb burgers. To make the sauce, simply combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and dill in a food processor or blender until smooth.

Conclusion:

Lamb burgers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of toppings and sauces to choose from, lamb burgers are a great option for a quick and satisfying meal.

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