Lamb Burger with Chunky Mint Tzatziki

Name: Lamb Burger with Chunky Mint Tzatziki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Greek
Ingredients: 79 milliliters bunch roughly chopped chives (about , divided; 1 English cucumber, seeds scooped out, skin peeled off, and cut into chunky half moons; 1 Tbsp medium cloves garlic, minced (about; 158 milliliters Greek yogurt; 397 grams ground lamb; 2 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh juice from 1 lemon; 59 milliliters roughly chopped mint leaves; 2 servings A drizzle of olive oil; 3 Tbsps roughly chopped fresh oregano (divided); 2 warm pitas

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Lamb Burger with Chunky Mint Tzatziki a try. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 921 calories, 47g of protein, and 62g of fat. Head to the store and pick up chives, greek yogurt, oregano, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the greek yogurt you could follow this main course with the Greek Yogurt Biscuits as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

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Oven

Combine yogurt, cucumber, mint, 3 tablespoons chives, 1 tablespoon chopped oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Juice

Cucumber

Oregano

Chives

Garlic

Yogurt

Mint

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Bowl

In a large bowl, gently combine the lamb, remaining 2 teaspoons garlic,remaining chives, remaining oregano leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form the mixture into two burgers, and drizzle on both sides with olive oil. Season liberally with salt. Preheat a coal or gas grill to high heat. Alternatively, rub a grill pan with olive oil and preheat over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Grill burgers, turning occasionally, until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125 to 130°F for medium rare, or 135 to 140°F for medium, 5 to 9 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

Oregano

Olive Oil