Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins
3 Ground American lamb
1 Medium red onion, grated or minced
8 Garlic, minced
1 Lemon, zested with microplane zester
0.50 cup Fresh mint, finely chopped
2 tsp Coriander
2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
Kosher salt
1 Cucumber, sliced thin
Easy pickled red onion
68 Burger buns
Spicy Whipped Feta
1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
0.08 cup Plain Greek yogurt
0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1Combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, lemon zest, mint, coriander, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Season generously with Kosher salt. Form mixture into 6 to 8 burgers.
2Heat grill over medium-high heat. Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, flipping once halfway through cooking. Let rest for 5 minutes after cooking before serving.
3Place a lamb kefta burger on each bun and top generously with spicy whipped feta, sliced cucumber, and pickled onions. Devour immediately.
Spicy Whipped Feta
4Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until very smooth. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Ingredients
3 Ground American lamb
1 Medium red onion, grated or minced
8 Garlic, minced
1 Lemon, zested with microplane zester
0.50 cup Fresh mint, finely chopped
2 tsp Coriander
2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
Kosher salt
1 Cucumber, sliced thin
Easy pickled red onion
68 Burger buns
Spicy Whipped Feta
1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
0.08 cup Plain Greek yogurt
0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1Combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, lemon zest, mint, coriander, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Season generously with Kosher salt. Form mixture into 6 to 8 burgers.
2Heat grill over medium-high heat. Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, flipping once halfway through cooking. Let rest for 5 minutes after cooking before serving.
3Place a lamb kefta burger on each bun and top generously with spicy whipped feta, sliced cucumber, and pickled onions. Devour immediately.
Spicy Whipped Feta
4Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until very smooth. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
American Lamb Kefta Burgers with Spicy Whipped Feta
