Mediterranean Lamb Burger
Juicy seasoned lamb patties topped with crispy lettuce, tangy feta, and bright tomato. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb ground lamb
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint or oregano, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
- 2 whole burger buns
- 4 whole lettuce leaves
- 1 whole tomato, sliced
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- 1
Place the ground lamb in a bowl and add the minced garlic, chopped mint, salt, and pepper, mixing gently with your fingers until just combined, about 20 seconds.
- 2
Divide the lamb mixture in half and gently shape each half into a patty slightly wider than your bun, pressing lightly so it holds together without becoming dense.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and slides quickly when you tilt the pan, about 1 minute.
- 4
Place both lamb patties into the hot skillet and cook without touching them for 4 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and releases easily when you lift the edge with a spatula.
- 5
Flip each patty and cook the other side for 3 minutes, until it is golden brown and feels gently firm to the touch, indicating medium-done.
- 6
Transfer the cooked lamb patties to a clean plate and let them rest for 1 minute while you assemble the burgers.
- 7
Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each burger bun, then place 1 warm lamb patty on top of the lettuce.
- 8
Layer 3 tomato slices on each patty, then sprinkle half of the crumbled feta (about 2.5 tablespoons) evenly over the tomatoes on each burger.
- 9
Top each burger with the upper bun half, pressing gently so it sits snugly, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- measuring spoons
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