The spicy lamb burger fuses the Greek kofta tradition with the American burger format, popular in Mediterranean restaurants in London and Athens since the 1990s. The lamb with cumin and feta provides a distinctive profile compared to the beef. It is a gourmet option for summer grills.
Mediterranean
Spiced lamb burger
Lamb burger especiado con cordero, feta, tzatziki y especias mediterraneas.
- Greece
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- medium
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 510 kcal
- Protein 32 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 36 g
- Fat 28 g
- Sodium 820 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Spiced lamb burger is a preparation from Greece with medium difficulty. Reserve about 32 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g minced lamb.
- Have ready: 4 pita or brioche breads.
- Have ready: 100 g of feta cheese.
- Have ready: 1 red onion.
- Have ready: 2 cloves of garlic.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Mix lamb with garlic
Mix lamb with garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper; form 4 burgers. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Grill for 4 minutes per side, leaving a juicy center.
Grill for 4 minutes per side, leaving the center juicy.
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Toast breads and spread tzatziki generously
Toast breads and spread tzatziki generously.
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Assemble with tomato
Assemble with tomato, cucumber, red onion and crumbled feta.
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Place spiced burger and top with fresh mint
Place spiced burger and top with fresh mint.
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Serve with Greek salad on the side
Serve with Greek salad on the side.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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