This juicy Grilled Lamb Burger is cooked on the grill in under 30 minutes and served with Tzatziki sauce. An easy dinner that sneaks in extra vegetables and is seasoned with lots of garlic and oregano giving this burger a huge pop of Greek-influenced flavor.
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Made in just 30 minutes these lamb burgers are full of juicy flavor! With some onion and zucchini snuck in for taste and health, these burgers are almost a meal in themselves.
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Top them with all your favorite toppings or keep it simple and use a dollop of Tzatziki Sauce for a zesty twist. No matter how you serve them, this lamb burger recipe is one you’ll have on repeat and pairs well with this Italian Potato Salad or the Lamb Moussaka Without Bechamel.
I first saw this recipe online at Skinnytaste. I have played around with the recipe for a few years and this is what I keep returning to each time. It's so easy that I make them on the stovetop during the winter months.
If you need another easy supper like these burgers, look no further than these Parmigiana Meatballs, Keto Turkey Meatballs, Marinade For Steak, or a Grilled Cuban Flank Steak.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: With only 6 ingredients and ready in 30 minutes, these lamb burgers are a great meal in a pinch.
- Flavor: The lamb burgers are mixed with garlic and oregano for a light, but delicious taste, and the zucchini and onion add depth and richness.
- Versatile: Use these homemade burgers are a complete meal, with something light on the side or the next day for lunch. They work for just about everything.
Ingredients
Variations
These lamb burgers are very simple in their ingredients, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make them unique. Below are a few delicious add-ins and toppings to try out.
- Savory flavor: if you want to add savory flavor, mix some feta into the patties before you shape them, or add feta cheese as a topping.
- Tzatziki sauce: If you are not a fan of tzatziki, you can use any condiment of choice.
- Herbs and spice: If you like a lot of flavor you can add some fresh basil or even red pepper flakes to the mix to change it up. I will sometimes add some za'atar to the mix which adds thyme into the burgers.
How To Make Grilled Lamb Burgers: Step-By-Step
Step 1: Dice the onion.
Step 2: Grate the zucchini.
Step 3: Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl. Form into the patties.
Step 4: Grill the lamb patties on a preheated grill until cooked through or heat a pan with olive oil and sauté them on both sides until cooked.
Pro Tips
- When portioning the burgers make sure to press the mixture into your hands firmly so that they hold together well. Likewise, shape the burgers to roughly the same thickness so that they cook evenly.
- Chop the onion very finely so that it doesn’t take up too much space which would cause the burgers to crumble. If possible, let the grated zucchini sit in a strainer for 5 minutes to get some of the extra water out.
Serving Homemade Burgers:
- Omit the bun to make this gluten-free or low carb
- Serve it alongside a Greek Village Salad, or a Gluten Free Pasta Salad for a complete meal
- Toast the bun for an added crunch
- My husband adds potato chips onto his burger but doesn't tell anyone...
- Keep in mind that you can also serve them with pita bread in place of the bun for a fun twist.
If you are looking for another burger, try these turkey smash burgers or this aloha burger! I also love cooking a good lamb loin for dinner and this recipe, with all of the garlic and herbs is a favorite.
Once the burgers are cooled you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat them on the grill over low heat or in the microwave.
You can freeze these burgers either raw or cooked. To freeze them raw, prepare the patties and separate them between layers of parchment paper before placing them in a plastic bag. For cooked patties, separate the patties with parchment so that they don’t stick to each other. When you need the burgers, let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight and cook them fully or reheat them.
Ground lamb should be cooked until it reaches a temperature of 160F.
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Grilled Lamb Burgers
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Ingredients
Ingredients for the burger:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- ½ whole onion chopped in small pieces, about a ½ C
- ½ whole medium zucchini peeled and grated, about a ½ C
- 1 ½ t garlic powder
- 2 t dried oregano
- S & P to taste
Extra ingredients:
- Brioche Hamburger Bun
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Tzaziki Sauce
Instructions
- Dice the onion making the cuts as small as you can.
- Grate the zucchini.
- Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix until well incorporated.
- Form into patties, the size of your choice.
- Grill on a preheated grill until cooked to 160℉, or heat a pan with olive oil and saute them on both sides until cooked.
- Serve them with Tzatziki sauce.
Jenn says
These were so good! I loved that the onion didn't overpower the lamb, and the zucchini made the burgers so juicy! We'll be making these again!
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