Lamb Burgers

So the next time I went to the store, 

BOOM, lamb on sale + coupon=amazing deal.

You guys, I'm so serious, these were AMAZING.

Do you like gyros?  

You will like these! 

Perfectly cooked lamb burgers + tzatziki=tasty 

What a great twist on a traditional burger.

It was such a nice change.  

THIS is the reason I love this challenge. 

Finding absolutely amazing recipes that I would have NEVER tried otherwise. 

Thank you Martha for the great recipes and inspiration.

Try these...thats an order!

ENJOY!

Greek Style Mini Lamb Burgers

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb

1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 

2 tsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried

S&P
4 pita breads

2 med beefsteak tomatoes, sliced for serving

shredded lettuce for garnish (optional)

For Tzatziki 

1/2 english cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated

1/2 cup plain yogurt

2 tsp fresh lemon juice

2 tsp chopped fresh mint

1 small garlic clove, minced

S&P

Heat grill to high.  Make tzatziki in a med bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint and garlic; season with S&P.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the burgers; in a med bowl, use a fork to gently combine the lamb, onion, parsley and oregano; season with S&P.  Gently form the mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 in thick.  Grill until med-rare, 2-3 min per side. 

To serve, warm pitas on the grill

halve pitas and fill with tzatziki , burgers and tomatoes.

Serves 4.

Logan Rating: ****