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MINI GREEK LAMB BURGERS



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These lamb sliders are topped with cool and creamy tzatziki for a Greek twist on a classic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 English cucumber, peeled, and grated (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole milk yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt and pepper
4 pieces pita bread (6 inches each)
2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To serve, warm pitas on the grill or directly over a gas burner, turning occasionally. Halve pitas, and fill with burgers, tomato, and tzatziki.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g

MINI GREEK BURGERS



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"For a cheaper version of lamb burgers, I substitute ground turkey. Serving it in a pita pocket is a fun and different twist on the regular burger in a bun." -Nichole Helms, Piqua, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup shredded seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
MINI BURGERS:
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
4 pita breads (6 inches), halved and warmed
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine the onion, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into sixteen 2-in. patties. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve in pita halves with tomatoes and reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

MINI GREEK BURGERS



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Take a taste trip to the Mediterranean in 30 minutes! Mini burgers are topped with a creamy yogurt sauce, cucumber and onion.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
16 mini (2 1/2-inch) pita breads (from one 7-oz bag)
1/2 medium cucumber, cut into very thin slices
1/4 small red onion, cut into bite-size strips

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In large bowl, mix burger ingredients until well mixed. Shape beef mixture into 16 patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Place 8 patties in 12-inch nonstick skillet; cook over medium-low heat about 3 minutes. Turn patties; cook 2 to 4 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Remove patties from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining patties.
  • With serrated knife, cut pita breads in half horizontally. Place patties on bottom halves of breads. Top each patty with about 2 teaspoons sauce, several slices of cucumber and strips of onion. Cover with top halves of breads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

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