Greek Lamb Burgers
Greek Lamb Burgers
Makes 4 Servings
¼ cup pine nuts
1 lb lean ground lamb
¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup plain yogurt
4 slices red onion (1/4 inch thick)
1 Tb olive oil
12 thin cucumber slices
4 tomato slices
- Prepare grill for direct cooking. Meanwhile, heat small skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pine nuts; cook 30 to 45 seconds until light brown, shaking pan occasionally.
- Combine lamb, pine nuts, yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl; mix well. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about ½ inch thick and 4 inches in diameter. Combine yogurt, sugar and remaining 1 clove garlic in small bowl; set aside.
- Brush 1 side of each patty and red onion slice with oil; place on grid, oiled sides down. Brush tops with oil. Grill, on covered grill, over medium-hot coals 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, turning halfway through grilling time.
- Top 4 bread slices with patties and red onion slices; top each with 3 cucumber slices and 1 tomato slice dollop evenly with yogurt mixture. Tap sandwiches with remaining 4 bread slices. Serve immediately.