Mediterranean Lamb Burgers

Recipe courtesy of Gourmet Magazine

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

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Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

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Ingredients

For yogurt sauce:

1 12-ounce container plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves, or to taste

For burgers:

1 1/2 pounds fresh ground lamb from the shoulder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Chopped salad:

1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
2 ripe medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
6 pita, each split halfway around edge to form a pocket

Directions

Make yogurt sauce: Drain yogurt in a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel set over a bowl 30 minutes. Transfer drained yogurt to a small bowl and stir in garlic paste and mint.

Make burgers: Prepare grill. In a bowl gently but thoroughly combine the lamb, garlic, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper. Grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

In a bowl combine olives, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer burgers to pita pockets and sprinkle with goat cheese. Top with chopped salad. Serve burgers with yogurt sauce.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Mediterranean Lamb Burgers
Lindsey Robbinsdale, MN 07-13-2008
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Wonderful recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is quick and easy, with really fabulous results! I used all fresh herbs, and added oregano as well as rosemary and... parsley in the burgers. While I think this would work well with other meats, the lamb really makes it something special. A keeper!Read more
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dana monroe, LA 03-13-2008
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Great Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making this recipe for about 5 years now and they are my family favorite. They are easy to make and taste... awesome.Read more
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CHRIS POINT MUGU, CA 03-21-2007
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wicked
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

best lamb burgers i ever had. i did most of what the recipe said, but i added a few things to lean towards for more of a... greek inspiration. either way it would have been awesome.Read more
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Anonymous 01-12-2006
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Pretty Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was pretty simple. The only recommendation would have been a little more spice! So add some more pepper...or other such... sauces. Overall, very easy to do!Read more
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MARGARET Southlake, TX 01-07-2006
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very tasty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was quick and very satisfying. Where we live now it's hard to find gyros, so this was a good substitution for them.
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Anonymous 09-10-2004
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yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Quick, easy, & delicious!