Lamb Burger Recipe | Happy healthy eating

Up your burger game with this juicy Lamb burger Served on toasted buns with an herb-filled whipped feta, cucumber and caramelized onions for the perfect summer bite! They're a Mediterranean twist on a classic weeknight dinner.

Why You'll Love This Lamb Burger Recipe

If you love flipping burgers on the grill, these Mediterranean Lamb Burgers with Herb Feta Spread will be your new favorite dinner this summer.

• Great for summer. Few dinner recipes scream “summer” like juicy burgers on slider buns.
• quickly You only need 30 minutes to whip up a creamy feta spread for freshly-grilled burgers and buns.
• Mediterranean nature. Refreshing cucumber, rosemary and thyme give every bite a delicious Mediterranean twist.
• Freezer-friendly. Pull the patties out of the freezer and put together a quick burger on even the busiest weeknight.

What you will need

Homemade caramelized onions add plenty of natural sweetness to balance out the feta tang. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.

For the patties

• Ground lamb – Use fresh or frozen (thawed).
• Salt and pepper – I like kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper.
• Whole-wheat slider buns – Feel free to use regularly.
• Balsamic Caramelized Onions – Try my recipe or prepare your own.
• cucumber- They can be peeled or unpeeled.

For whipping

• garlic – Fresh garlic and garlic paste are best.
• feta cheese – Avoid herbed feta so that the whipped mixture is not too strong.
• cream cheese – Full-fat cream cheese is richer and creamier, but you can use less fat instead.
• Rosemary – Use fresh or dried.
• Thyme – Dried dal also works.

How to Make Grilled Lamb Burgers

Freshly-fried patties are the juiciest, but you can make them ahead of time. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Make the feta. Process all of the feta ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Scrape down the sides and mix well. Set it aside.
• Form patties. Use your hands to shape the ground beef into 6 patties for the burgers. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

• Grill them. Set the grill to medium-high heat. Grill them for 3-4 minutes per side and then remove from heat. Add the buns and toast for 1 minute. Set them aside.
• Assemble the burgers. Spread each bun with 1-2 tablespoons of feta. Place a cooked patty on top of half of the bun. Top them with cucumber, caramelized onions and remaining buns. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and variations

These Mediterranean-style lamb burgers with sweet caramelized onions can be spread with creamy aioli or served on sourdough bread.

• Change the spread. Swap the whip for Roasted Garlic Aioli, Basil Pesto SauceOr chipotle mayo for more flavor.
• Swap the bread. Cut into pieces and add water
• More toppings. Add diced tomatoes, diced roasted peppers, arugula, baby spinach, or sautéed mushrooms for a hearty bite.
• Change the protein. For an easy variation, use ground chicken, turkey, pork, or beef instead of lamb.
• Prepare ahead. Grill the patties and whip up the feta in advance so you only have to reheat the patties and assemble the burgers throughout the week.

Serving advice

These grilled lamb burgers are an easy-to-cook dinner. Serve with them Sweet potato fries, Garlic Parmesan Friesor Zucchini Fries. my Corn on the cob Another great option. For a salad side, try mine Simple Arugula Salad or Mediterranean salad.

How to store and reheat leftovers

Do not store assembled burgers to prevent the bread from becoming soft.

• Fridge: Store the whipped feta and patties in separate containers. Feta will keep up to 3 days and patties up to 5.
• Freezer: Wrap each cooked patty in plastic wrap. Transfer it to a freezer bag and refrigerate for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
• To reheat them: Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon water and microwave in 20-second increments. You can heat it in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side.

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