by Loves Food Loves to Eat
View
my 53 recipes »
Loves Food Loves to Eat's Notes:
Expand1 pound ground lamb Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 pound lean ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
1 minced garlic clove Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup finely diced onion Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Ask a question about this ingredient
1.5 teaspoons Hyssop* Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon oregano Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon paprika (not sweet) Ask a question about this ingredient
salt/pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
4-6 tablespoons crumbled feta Ask a question about this ingredient
olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
4-6 buns (I used ciabatta type rolls) Ask a question about this ingredient
Tzatziki sauce (recipe below) Ask a question about this ingredient
sliced tomato, red onion, fresh spinach, and sliced black olives for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient
Mix together lamb, beef, onion, garlic, parsley, hyssop, oregano, paprika, and s&p until well combined. (*Israeli Hyssop is an herb that is mixed into a powdery blend w/olive oil, sesame seeds, and often other spices. This is what I use: http://www.olia.co.il/en_products.html)
Ask a question about this stepseparate meat mixture into 4-6 balls, depending on how big you and your guests want the burgers (I made one biggun, 2 medium, and 2 small.) To stuff with feta: flatten into a pretty flat oblong shape, and add about a tablespoon of feta to half. Fold the other half over, squish to seal the edges, and flatten to desired patty flatness. I like mine more patty shaped, less ball shaped. Put patties on plate, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch more hyssop, paprika, s&p.
Ask a question about this stepLight BBQ and brush grill with olive oil. Grill burgers, turning once, for about 10 minutes total- until desired doneness. Grill buns.
Ask a question about this stepOn bottom half of bun, make a bed of spinach and olives for burger, add burger, and top with red onion, tomato, and tzatziki! Savor your first delicious bite, because you just showed that lamb who's boss!
Ask a question about this step1/2 seedless cucumber- peeled Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves garlic- minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon each salt & pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon paprika (not sweet) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2-3/4 cup crumbled feta Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup plain Greek yogurt Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons chopped mint Ask a question about this ingredient
juice from half a lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
Grate cucumber and squeeze out then discard excess liquid. Whisk to combine all ingredients. Serve with delicious lamburgers and Greek fries!
Ask a question about this stepTHAT is showing that ol' lamb who's in charge! Looks delicious, I will add this to our next "burgerfest" and I like your tzatziki better than mine so I am changing that too.
Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.
Thanks ladies! I was just thinking about it, and I bet adding the zest (from the juiced lemon used in the tzatziki) to the burger mixture would be delish! Will definitely try that next time (I think there will be a lot of next times, bc the BF says he can't go back to a 'regular' burger now).