Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

int2 Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce - This authentic International recipe for Greek burgers is made with ground lamb, a traditional Greek meat, and includes a second recipe for the creamy, minted yogurt sauce! Grilled, they also have that unmistakable BBQ taste to them, so good!

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Ground Lamb
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

For yogurt sauce:
12 Ounces plain yogurt
2 Small garlic cloves
1/4 Teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves, or to taste

For burgers:
2 Pounds ground lamb
1/2 Cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives, 12 to 15
6 small pita loaves
2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
2 small green bell peppers, cut in rings
1 red onion, sliced thin

Directions to make Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce

Step 1:Make yogurt sauce: Mince and mash the garlic with the salt. Drain yogurt in a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel set over a bowl 30 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and combine with the garlic and mint.
Step 2:Prepare grill and oil rack. Set grill 5-6 inches from coals. In a bowl gently combine the lamb,feta and olives. Form into 6 patties about 1\” thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill for about 7 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Step 3:Split pitas form a pocket.Transfer burgers to pita pockets and top with tomatoes, bell peppers and onion. Serve burgers with yogurt sauce.

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