I tried lamb a couple times years ago, but it was never a favorite of mine (my mom raised me on a strict diet of no red meat because of my cholesterol, so I always tend to favor chicken)! Jacob has really turned me on to many different foods. So long are the days of same-ole for me! Lamb is definitely one of his favorite meats and I really enjoy it, too-- just in moderation (Jacob would be fine eating it for dinner every night!).
We had our friends Kevin and Jimmy over for dinner and these Mini Greek Lamb Burgers were quick, easy, and delish! We baked some fries to go with them and then had milk and cookies for dessert :)
Enjoy!
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Ingredients:
1/2 English cucumber peeled, seeded, and grated (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole milk yogurt
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. fresh mint
1 small garlic clove minced
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 lb. ground lamb
1/2 small onion minced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup parsley
2 tsp. fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried
4 pieces pita bread
Iceberg lettuce for serving
2 medium beefsteak tomatoes sliced, for serving
Directions:
1. Heat grill or grill pan to high. Make tzatziki: in a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. To serve, warm pitas on the grill or directly over a gas burner, turning occasionally. Halve pitas, and fill with lettuce, burgers, tomato, and tzatziki.
