Amanda Haas
Grilled Lamb Burgers With Pickled Onions
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Hickory
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.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
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
Seedless Cucumber, Peeled and Cut Into 1/2" Pieces
butter lettuce
Steps
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