Description
Juicy lamb and beef burgers infused with Mediterranean flavors, topped with cool homemade tzatziki, crumbled feta, and fresh veggies. Served on toasted pita or brioche buns for a gourmet Greek-inspired burger experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Burgers:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the Tzatziki:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- ½ English cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- To Serve:
- 4 pita rounds or brioche buns
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Sliced tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Baby arugula
- Kalamata olives (optional)
Instructions
- Make Tzatziki: Mix yogurt, drained cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt. Chill for 1 hour.
- Prepare Patties: Gently combine all burger ingredients. Form into 4 equal patties (½-inch thick). Make a slight indentation in the center of each.
- Cook: Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side (160°F internal temp).
- Toast Pitas: Warm pitas on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble: Spread tzatziki on pitas, add patties, then top with feta, tomatoes, onion, arugula, and olives.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Tzatziki tastes better after 24 hours; patties can be shaped 1 day in advance
- Alternative Cooking: Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes
- Lighter Option: Use ground turkey instead of lamb/beef
- Gluten-Free: Serve in lettuce wraps or GF pitas
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with pita
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg