Monday, May 18, 2009

Mini Greek Lamb Burgers

Mini Greek Lamb Burgers
I got this recipe from Martha Stewart and Every Day Food.

Ingredients

Serves 4.

  • FOR TZATZIKI
  • 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated (3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole milk yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper

  • FOR LAMB BURGERS
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 pieces pita bread (6 inches each)

    Directions

  • Heat grill or grill pan to high. Make tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • To serve, warm pitas on the grill or directly over a gas burner, turning occasionally. Halve pitas, and fill with lettuce, burgers, tomato, and tzatziki.
  • Iceberg lettuce, for serving
  • 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, for serving

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