Spicy Lamb Burger

Beth Dooley
Servings

2-4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Category

Dinner

These Spicy Lamb Burgers combine fragrant Mediterranean spices with a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce for a vibrant and flavorful bite!

Ingredients

    Lamb Burger

    • 1 lb Ground Lamb
    • ½ Cup Chopped Cilantro
    • 2 Tbsp Sweet Paprika
    • 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
    • 2 Tsp Coarse Salt
    • 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
    • 1 Tsp Ground Fennel
    • 1 Tsp Ground Thyme
    • Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
    • 2 Cloves Grated Garlic
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Sauce

    • 1 Lemon Zest & Juice
    • 2 Cloves Grated Garlic
    • 3 Tbs Tahini
    • 1 Cup Plain Whole Milk Yogurt
    • ¼ Cup Thinly Sliced Green Onion
    • 2 Tbs Chopped Fresh Dill

    Directions

      Burger Preparation

      1. Place the lamb in a large bowl and add the cilantro, paprika, cumin, salt, coriander, fennel, thyme, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
      2. Knead the mixture until the ingredients are incorporated evenly.
      3. With wet hands, form meat into equal 8 balls.
      4. Flatten the balls into thick patties, set aside or cover and refrigerate overnight.

      Sauce Preparation

      1. Add the lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl.
      2. To the same bowl, add salt, garlic, tahini and whisk together.
      3. Finally, whisk in the yogurt, followed by the scallions and dill.

      Cooking

      1. To cook the burgers, add a small amount of oil to a cast iron skillet to create a thin film and then set over medium heat.
      2. When the oil is wavey, add patties and cook in batches so as not to crowd the pan.
      3. The burgers are finished when fully browned on both sides.

      Serving

      1. To serve, tuck each patty into pita with a spoonful of sauce.
      2. Add tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and cilantro to taste.