| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 45 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound ground lamb
- Vegetable oil, for brushing the grill grates
- 4 brioche buns, sliced in half through the middle
- Tztaziki Spread (see recipe below)
- Charred Tomatoes and Feta (see recipe below)
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill fronds
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rings
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing grill grates
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Add the cumin, coriander, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, cinnamon and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to a small bowl and stir to combine. Add the ground lamb to a large bowl and break up slightly with a fork. Add the spice mixture to the lamb and using clean hands, mix the meat so the spice mixture is evenly dispersed. Form the meat into 4 equal size patties to fit the size of the buns.
- Brush the grates of an outdoor grill with oil and preheat to medium-high. On one side of the grill add the burgers and cook until the internal temperature is 145 degrees F, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the burgers to a plate. Once you remove the burgers, place the buns, cut side- down on the grill to lightly toast, about 2 minutes.
- To assemble burgers: Lay buns on a clean work surface, cut side-up. Spread the Tzatziki Sauce evenly on the top and bottom halves of the buns. Place a patty on each of the bottom buns and top with Charred Tomatoes and Feta. Place the top buns on and serve.
- Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Using clean hands, squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the cucumber. Add it to a small bowl and stir in the sour cream, dill, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add the tomatoes to a large bowl and place the onions on top. Add the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and, using clean hands, rub the onions so they are coated in olive oil, but try to keep them intact in their rings. Lay the onions on a plate or rimmed baking sheet. The residual salt and oil will have dripped down to the tomatoes, so give them a slight toss to coat them. Skewer the tomatoes on a metal or wood skewer. This will help them not fall through the grates of the grill. (If using a wood skewer then be sure to soak in water for 30 minutes before using.)
- Brush the grates of an outdoor grill with oil and preheat to medium-high. Add the onions and tomatoes and grill until the onions are charred in places and the tomatoes are slightly bursting, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the onions and tomatoes and add to a medium bowl. Using kitchen shears, roughly cut up the onions and tomatoes. Add the crumbled feta and toss to combine. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 689 |
| Total Fat | 52 g |
| Saturated Fat | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Cholesterol | 129 mg |
| Sodium | 759 mg |
Reviews
This recipe is so good! I could eat the feta, onion and tomato mixture right out of the bowl! The tztaziki is so fresh and light. Makes me so mad that Valerie’s show is being cancelled. I love her recipes!!
This was so perfect! Very delicious and full of flavor. the only change I made was to use plain unflavored yogurt instead of sour cream and I only used 1/2 cup instead of 1 cup. Every part of this dish was yummy! Thanks Valerie. I love watching you smile and cook!
These burgers were delicious, especially with the tzatziki sauce and all of the yummy toppings. We look forward to enjoying these again and again!
The burgers were very good. The Tzatiki was delish. We make again.
These were so good. Followed everything pretty much to a T. Served with garlic feta fries.
Very delicious and easy to make.
It was so great with the tztakai and the charred tomatoes, really made it different. Would definitely make again. Thanks, Valarie!!
It was so great with the tztakai and the charred tomatoes, really made it different. Would definitely make again. Thanks, Valarie!!
Perfection!
Valerie I didn’t make a lamb burger but I did make a turkey burger with the spices in this recipe and the burger was delicious ! I watch your show most Sundays and it’s my favorite
Just made this tonight and it came out delicious. Thanks, Valerie your show is awesome.
This recipe was amazing. Everyone loved it. First time using ground lamb won’t be my last.