lamb burgers
Greek lamb sliders with tzatziki, feta and grilled onions. Perfect for game days!
Servings: 8 sliders
Calories: 321kcal
Ingredients
Lamb Sliders
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 small onion minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup arugula
- 8 slider buns
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1/4 cup feta crumbled
- 3/4 cup tzatziki
Grilled Onions
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Grilled Onions
- Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown. Season with kosher salt. Set aside.
Lamb Patties
- Mince or grate one small onion.
- Combine oregano, salt, pepper, grated onion and lamb, and mix well. Divide into 8 equal patties. (about 2 1/2 ounces each)
- Grill or fry patties until done. About 3 minutes on each side, depending on thickness.
Tzatziki and Feta Sauce
- Combine 3/4 cup tzatziki with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Assemble sliders, topping lamb patties with 1 or 2 tablespoons of tzatziki sauce, grilled onions and fresh arugula.
Notes
- Lamb patties can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
- Use homemade or store-bought tzatiki.
- If making full-size burgers, this recipe will make about 4, 5 ounce burgers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slider | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg