MINI LAMB BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE

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Mini Lamb Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon nonpareil capers
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons mustard
1 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 mini buns
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
1 English cucumber
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cups yogurt, preferably thick, Greek yogurt
2 sprigs fresh dill, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a double-burner grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, garlic, capers, parsley, zest, mustard, salt and pepper. Form mixture into 2 similar sized mounds in the bowl. Divide mixture in half, then half again. Form gently into 8 small patties.
  • Oil the grill pan with oiled paper towel held in tongs. Brown the burgers on the hot side of the grill for about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Turn heat down to medium and cook another 2 minutes for medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes for medium.
  • Slice 8 mini buns in half and toast on grill or in broiler for about 30 to 60 seconds. Place on serving platter.
  • Top the bottom each bun with burger, slice of Roma tomato, and a spoonful of sauce. Cover with the bun top and serve.
  • Peel the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from both halves. Grate the cucumber on the wide holes of a grater, put it in a colander in a large bowl or sink and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon of kosher salt. Let drain for about 20 minutes. Press the cucumber with your hands to get rid of some of the moisture and place in a medium mixing bowl. Add The yogurt, dill, mint, cumin and pepper. Stir together and spoon into a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.

Callumbomb
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I made these burgers for my friends and they raved about them! The lamb was so flavorful and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Lalik Rokey
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These burgers were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were well worth the effort. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


Surjo TS
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give these burgers a try. I'm so glad I did! They were absolutely delicious. The cucumber-yogurt sauce was the perfect complement to the lamb. I will definitely be making these again.


Phillip Bryant
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These burgers were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The cucumber-yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Mama D Layer
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I made these burgers for my family and they loved them! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was a great way to cool down the heat of the lamb. I will definitely be making these again.


Jessica Rigsby
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These burgers were amazing! The lamb was so flavorful and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Sk Foysal
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these burgers were surprisingly good. The cucumber-yogurt sauce helped to balance out the gaminess of the lamb. I would definitely make these again.


Sapphira Moon
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These burgers were delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was so refreshing. I will definitely be making these again soon.


khanuk khan
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I made these burgers for my friends and they raved about them! The lamb was so flavorful and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Omotayo Blessing
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These burgers were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were well worth the effort. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


Matthew Castillo
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give these burgers a try. I'm so glad I did! They were absolutely delicious. The cucumber-yogurt sauce was the perfect complement to the lamb. I will definitely be making these again.


Laura McGrath
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These burgers were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The cucumber-yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Smarttv Now
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I made these burgers for my family and they loved them! The cucumber-yogurt sauce was a great way to cool down the heat of the lamb. I will definitely be making these again.


Hasib love Happy
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These burgers were amazing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was so refreshing. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Yasmika Pamudith
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but these burgers were surprisingly delicious. The cucumber-yogurt sauce helped to balance out the gaminess of the lamb. I'll definitely be making these again.


GOOD_LUCK CNC (MD:Sumon{{C.N.C}})
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These mini lamb burgers were a hit at my last party! The cucumber-yogurt sauce was the perfect complement to the flavorful lamb. I'll definitely be making these again.