Mediterranean Lamb Burgers
Description
Ground lamb and beef burgers are juicy and delicious. Grill and serve with green tomato, sweet onion, feta cheese, and an easy-to-make tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground lamb
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1/2 pound ground beef
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (16 ounce) container Greek yogurt
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1/2 lemon, zested
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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4 slices green tomato
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4 ciabatta sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally
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1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, sliced
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8 baby arugula leaves
Directions
1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
2
Make the patties: Mix ground lamb, ground beef, mint, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide evenly into four portions and shape into large patties. Set aside.
3
Make the sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, lemon zest, garlic, and salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
4
Cook burger patties on the preheated grill until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
5
While burgers are cooking, get ready to assemble: Place slices of onion and green tomato on the grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 1 minute on each side.
6
Spread yogurt sauce over sliced ciabatta rolls. Continue assembly by placing each burger patty on a roll. Divide feta cheese slices over the patties. Top each with a slice of grilled tomato, grilled onion, and 2 leaves of arugula, followed by the top half of the roll.