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    Home » Meat Recipes » Juicy Lamb Burgers

    Juicy Lamb Burgers

    Last updated: Jul 13, 2022 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    Juicy and flavorful, these grilled lamb burgers are not just delicious, but also very easy to make.

    The mint yogurt sauce is ready in minutes and it complements them perfectly.

    Lamb burgers topped with yogurt sauce and served with tomatoes.

    I love lamb. It has this distinct, bold flavor that I really enjoy. Beef is delicious, of course, but compared with lamb, its flavor profile is actually quite tame.

    The bold flavor of these lamb burgers is complemented perfectly by the mint yogurt sauce. It's not just a great combination of flavors, but also of textures - the warm, juicy burgers and the cool, creamy sauce.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert tip
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storing leftovers
    • Related recipes
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    Ingredients

    Here's an overview of what you'll need to make these tasty burgers. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below.

    For the sauce:

    Greek yogurt: I use plain full-fat yogurt. Straus is a good brand and so is Fage.

    Fresh mint leaves: They add wonderful flavor to the sauce.

    Fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed is best.

    Minced garlic: Mince it yourself (the tasty option) or use the stuff that comes in a jar (the easy option).

    Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the burgers could come out too salty.

    For the burgers:

    Ground lamb: I use a mixture of 85% lean and 15% fat. I don't recommend going any leaner than that.

    Minced garlic: Garlic granules work too.

    To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.

    Chopped fresh cilantro: If you're not a fan of cilantro, parsley works too.

    Instructions

    Making these lamb burgers is truly easy. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

    Prepare the sauce. First, make the sauce by processing its ingredients in your food processor. Then set it aside.

    Make the patties. Mix the burger ingredients and form the mixture into patties. I like to gently make a dimple in the center of each patty to help them retain their shape on the grill.

    A photo collage showing steps 1-4 for making lamb burgers.

    Cook them. Grill the patties to your desired doneness. Serve them with the sauce.

    A photo collage showing steps 5-8 for making lamb burgers.

    Expert tip

    Although the recipe below is written for four quarter-pound patties, I often make two half-pound burgers, as shown in the video, because I tend to serve these burgers with no bun (not even a low carb bun such as cloud bread).

    Frequently asked questions

    What grill should I use?

    I grill these burgers on a dual-contact indoor grill. You can obviously use any grill you like, including a grill pan.

    What herbs and spices go with lamb?

    Rosemary, mint, oregano, and thyme go well with lamb and you can certainly add a pinch of some of them to the burgers. I also like to season lamb with ground cumin and smoked paprika.

    Can I top these burgers with cheese?

    I haven't actually tried that. I like to serve them topped with the yogurt sauce. But you could try topping them with feta cheese and see how you like it.

    Variations

    I love this recipe as is and almost always make it as written. But in case you'd like to vary the basic recipe, here are a few ideas for you:

    • When making the sauce, you can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt.
    • Try adding more spices. Good options include smoked paprika and dried thyme.
    • Although it's best with ground lamb, this recipe does work with ground beef as well.

    Serving suggestions

    As I mentioned, I normally serve these burgers on a plate, topped with a dollop of mint yogurt sauce. Sometimes I do go through the trouble of making low-carb bread. As for sides, they go really well with any of the following:

    • Tomato salad
    • Creamy cucumber salad
    • Zucchini fries
    • Jicama fries
    • Israeli salad
    • Cucumber tomato salad

    Storing leftovers

    You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, in the microwave on 50% power.

    You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months, but you can only freeze the burgers, not the yogurt sauce.

    Lamb burgers served on a white plate with tomato slices.

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    Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

    These grilled lamb burgers are not just juicy and flavorful, but also very easy to make. The mint yogurt sauce complements them perfectly.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 lamb burgers
    Calories: 284kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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    INGREDIENTS

    Mint Yogurt Sauce:

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat
    • 1 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
    • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Burgers:

    • 1 lb. lean ground lamb 85/15
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
    • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • Avocado oil spray for grill

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • To prepare the sauce, process the sauce ingredients in your food processor for a few seconds until combined. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, mix together the burger ingredients. Form four (4 oz) patties, 3 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick. Or form the mixture into two half-pound patties, as shown in the video.
    • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. I used a dual contact electric grill, but any grill will work, including a grill pan. Lightly spray or brush the grill with oil.
    • Grill the lamb burgers to your desired level of doneness. For medium doneness, grill for about 5 minutes on a dual-contact grill, or 4-5 minutes per side if using a regular grill or a grill pan.*
    • Serve the burgers immediately, topped with the mint yogurt sauce.

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    NOTES

    The CDC recommends cooking ground meat to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
    I like to gently make a dimple in the center of each patty to help them retain their shape on the grill.

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Serving: 1burger + ¼ cup sauce | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g
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    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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