Zesty Lamb Burgers with Fetziki Sauce
Servings Prep Time
6people 20minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings Prep Time
6people 20minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
Lamb Patties
  • 2pounds ground lamb
  • 1/2cup white wine or apple juice
  • 1 large red oniondiced finely
  • 2cloves garlicsmashed and minced
  • 2sprigs fresh oreganominced
  • 2sprigs fresh thymeminced
  • 3sprigs fresh mintminced
  • 3sprigs fresh parsleyminced
  • 1teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2teaspoon chili powder
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon*
  • 1teaspoon olive oil
  • sea salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
Fetziki Sauce
  • 2cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2cup crumbled feta
  • 1tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2cloves garlicsmashed and minced
  • 2sprigs fresh mintfinely shredded or stacked and cut into chiffonade slivers
  • 1small bunch fresh dillminced
  • 1/2 English cucumbercoarsely grated
  • sea salt
Instructions
Lamb Patties
  1. Heat a skillet to medium high and coat with olive oil. Sauté the onions for 3 – 4 minutes, then add the garlic, season with the salt and chili powder and sauté for another 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lamb, cooled onions, oregano, thyme, mint, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, lemon zest and wine or apple juice. Combine all ingredients quickly, mixing well.
  3. Form the lamb into 6 equal patties and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Quickly sear the burgers over high heat, 375 – 400 F, then move to a cooler spot on the grill and cook over medium high, 325 – 350 F, until done. 4 to 5 minutes per side will come out medium-rare, so adjust time accordingly to suit. Remove burgers from the grill and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Cut the pitas in half. Smear each half generously with the Fetziki Spread. Top one half with a burger, then tomatoes, sliced onions and spinach. Place the other pita half on top.
Fetziki Sauce
  1. 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.
Recipe Notes

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