Lamb Feta Burgers

Closeup on a lamb burger with tzatziki sauce.

5 from 1 vote

Lamb Feta Burgers are a delectable combination of juicy, tender lamb meat, ground beef, tangy feta cheese, diced veggies, and fresh herbs, creating a unique and satisfying taste experience. This grilled burger offers a Mediterranean twist to traditional burgers and should not be missed.

Course Grilling, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Keyword healthy tzatziki sauce, lamb feta burgers

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings burgers

Calories 457kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

1 pound lamb
1 pound 85% ground beef
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
1 large jalapeno pepper - diced
1/2 medium red bell pepper - diced
1/4 cup red onion - diced
2 Tablespoons fresh dill - minced
8 leaves fresh basil - minced
6 ounces feta cheese cumbles
hamburger buns
serve with tzatziki sauce

Instructions

Combine the burger ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the lamb, beef, feta cheese crumbles, diced veggies, herbs, and seasonings. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together.
1 pound lamb, 1 pound 85% ground beef, 6 ounces feta cheese cumbles, 1 large jalapeno pepper, 1/2 medium red bell pepper, 2 Tablespoons fresh dill, 8 leaves fresh basil, 1/4 cup red onion, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder
Form patties. Then use your hands to form six equal-sized patties. Flatten them slightly and place on a baking sheet.
Grill. Light a grill to medium-high heat. Place patties on the preheated grill and cook until firm and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Alternatively, you can cook the patties to your desired degree of doneness.
You could add some additional grilling seasonings here - like seasoned salt, garlic salt, garlic powder, or onion powder.
Rest burgers. When done, remove the burgers to a clean plate and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Grill burger buns. Add a thin layer of butter to the buns, and while burgers are resting, place on the grill until toasty.
hamburger buns
Serve. Serve burgers with a dollop of tzatziki sauce or toppings of your choice.
serve with tzatziki sauce

Notes

Tips for making great burgers:

1. Use a higher fat ground meat. I recommend no leaner than 85%.
2. Don’t overwork the meat. This will ensure the meat isn’t tough.
3. If making regular patties, press your thumb into the center of the raw patty to form an indentation. We don’t want the center to plump up.
4. Season liberally. Season the patties right before you cook them. Salt applied too far in advance will toughen the meat.
5. Use high heat. Grill the burgers at 400 degrees or higher.
6. Try to avoid flipping the patties too often. Let them cook on one side for several minutes before flipping to the other side.
7. Don’t overcook. My family prefers a bit of pink but proceed at your own risk.

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