Lamb Burgers
Flavorful lamb burgers are perfect for spicing up grill night. The cooling cucumber sauce is a must!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 burger buns
For the sauce
- 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated cucumber
- 1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together paprika, fennel, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and then mix into the lamb until spices are evenly distributed (the meat will take on a reddish tone).
- Divide meat into 4 patties.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates. Cook burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 140°F. Let the burgers rest while preparing the sauce.
- To make the sauce, mix yogurt, cucumber, mint, salt, pepper, and lemon juice together. Serve over burgers.
Notes
- Stovetop instructions: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook burgers, in batches if needed, for about 5 minutes per side.
- To make sliders, divide into 8 patties.
