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Grilled Lamb Burgers With Pickled Onions

Grilled Lamb Burgers With Pickled Onions

By Amanda Haas

You don’t need a roasting spit to make this wood-fired take on Greek-style lamb. Pickled onions, homemade tzatziki sauce and fresh ground lamb round out this savory, gyro-inspired burger.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
6 Tablespoon lime juice
2 Teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 Teaspoon raw cane sugar
1 Cup Yogurt, Greek
2 Tablespoon lemon juice
5 Clove garlic, minced
2 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Herbs, such as mint, dill, parsley
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 Pound Lamb, ground
8 Ounce ground pork
3 Tablespoon Fresh Mint, minced
2 Tablespoon Fresh Dill, Minced
3 Tablespoon parsley, minced
1 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
1 Teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 buns
1 Tomatoes, sliced
As Needed Seedless Cucumber, Peeled and Cut Into 1/2" Pieces
As Needed butter lettuce

Step

  • 1

    To Pickle the Onions: Place the onion, lime juice, salt and sugar in a small bowl. Stir to combine, cover and let sit at room temperature for about 2 hours to soften. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    Ingredients

    • 1/2  red onion, thinly sliced

    • 6 Tablespoon lime juice

    • 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

    • 1/2 Teaspoon raw cane sugar

  • 2

    To make the Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and 1/2 tsp salt. Adjust the salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, or for up to 2 days.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Yogurt, Greek

    • 2 Tablespoon lemon juice

    • 1 Clove garlic, minced

    • 2 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Herbs, such as mint, dill, parsley

    • 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

  • 3

    To make the lamb burgers: In a small skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a small plate to cool.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

    • 1/2  red onion, finely diced

  • 4

    In a large bowl, combine the lamb, pork, mint, dill, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and cooled onions. Gently mix with your hands. Do not overwork the meat.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Pound Lamb, ground

    • 8 Ounce ground pork

    • 3 Tablespoon Fresh Mint, minced

    • 2 Tablespoon Fresh Dill, Minced

    • 3 Tablespoon parsley, minced

    • 4 Clove garlic, minced

    • 1 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin

    • 1 Teaspoon ground coriander

    • 1 Teaspoon kosher salt

    • 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 5

    Divide the mixture into 6 equal balls. Press into patties and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. If not cooking immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.

  • 6

    When ready to cook, set the temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • 7

    Place the burgers on the grill and cook until well-browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or about 5 minutes per side for well done.

  • 8

    Transfer burgers to a plate to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

  • 9

    Place burgers on buns and top with a generous dollop of herbed yogurt sauce and some pickled onions.

    Ingredients

    • 6  buns

  • 10

    Add lettuce, sliced tomatoes or cucumbers if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Ingredients

    • 1  Tomatoes, sliced

    • As Needed Seedless Cucumber, Peeled and Cut Into 1/2" Pieces

    • As Needed butter lettuce

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