Lamb Burger Middle Eastern Style

Savor the irresistible flavors of the Middle East with this Lamb Burger Middle Eastern Style, a recipe that blends the rich, juicy taste of ground lamb with a medley of warm, aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and a hint of cinnamon. Enhanced with fresh parsley, garlic, and onion, these perfectly seasoned lamb patties are seared to juicy perfection and served on toasted buns with crisp lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. A tangy, sumac-spiced Greek yogurt sauce adds an authentic burst of flavor, tying it all together. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and perfect for a gourmet weeknight dinner or casual gathering, these Middle Eastern-inspired burgers are sure to impress with their unique blend of spices and fresh, vibrant ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground lamb
• 0.5 yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 150 grams plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground sumac
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the ground lamb, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a spoon until the mixture is well combined.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty. Make an indentation in the center of each patty to ensure even cooking.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb patties for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Step 5

While the patties cook, prepare the yogurt sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and ground sumac in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Step 6

Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the heat and let them rest for a couple of minutes.

Step 7

Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun, followed by a cooked lamb patty.

Step 8

Top the patties with sliced cucumber, tomato, and a dollop of yogurt sauce.

Step 9

Place the top half of the toasted bun on the burger and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1102.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2216.4

Total Fat 122.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 495mg	0%
Sodium 5217.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 157.9g	0%

Vitamin D 20IU	0%
Calcium 606.8mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 2725.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 28.9%

Carbs: 20.9%