These juicy and flavorful lamb burgers with tzatziki sauce are a wonderful switch-up from your normal beef burgers. Filled with deep lamb flavor these tender lamb patties are topped with a homemade tzatziki sauce and sliced red onions on a toasted buttery bun. Served with crinkle fries for the ultimate summer meal!
In a small mixing bowl, combine shredded cucumbers and salt. Allow the shredded cucumbers to sit for 5 minutes to release their juices. Squeeze as much of the juice out of the cucumbers as possible using a cheesecloth or strainer set over a bowl.
Next, into the same bowl add the shredded cucumbers, yogurt, minced garlic, dried dill, and lemon juice. Mix and taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Finally, allow your tzatziki sauce to chill in the refrigerator while you make the lamb burgers.
How to Make the Lamb Burgers:
In a large mixing bowl add the ground lamb, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix the meat very well until everything is combined.
Shape the meat mixture into evenly sized patties a little larger than your hamburger buns because they will shrink during the cooking process.
Heat a large cast iron skillet on medium-high heat with vegetable oil. Fry the patties on either side for 3 - 5 minutes, until they are cooked through and are nicely seared on both sides.
Serve the lamb burgers with the chilled tzatziki sauce on the toasted hamburger buns. Garnish with red onions and serve with cucumber slices and fries. Enjoy!
Notes
These lamb burgers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 days wrapped or stored in an air-tight container.Freezer storage - wrap tightly with plastic wrap then store in a freezer bag or air tight container for several weeks.Reheat burgers covered in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.
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