Greek Lamb Burger
Yield: 4 burgers
1 pound ground American lamb
1/4 cup
finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon
minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons dried
oregano leaves, DIVIDED
1/4 teaspoon ground
cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
1/2 cup nonfat plain
yogurt
1/2 cup peeled and minced
cucumber
1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese (basil
and tomato flavored, preferred)
4 onion
rolls, split
- Preheat grill or broiler.
- Gently mix lamb with onions, garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Form into four 1/2-inch thick burgers.
- Grill or broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches the desired degree of doneness: 145ºF for medium-rare to 160ºF for medium.
- Grill rolls, cut side down, only until warm.
- Meanwhile, mix yogurt, remaining oregano and cucumber together. Cover and reserve in the refrigerator.
- For each burger, spread 2 tablespoons sauce on each roll half and add 1 tablespoon Feta on bottom roll half. Top with burgers and cover with remaining roll half.