Greek Lamb Burgers with Blistered Tomatoes and Tzatziki Spread

July 23, 2016

Packed with Greek flavors, these Greek Lamb Burgers with Blistered Tomatoes and Tzatziki Spread sound complicated, but are pretty easy to prepare and will amaze your guests and family.

!For the tomatoes:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
Pinch of saffron
2 cups cherry tomatoes
!For the burgers:
2 pound ground lamb
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup diced, roasted red peppers
!For the Tzatziki Spread:
1 cup chopped, peeled cucumber
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup mayonnaise
!Remaining ingredients:
4 slices onion cheddar
4 To 6 hamburger buns
Toppings of choice (lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, etc.)

Place the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet and heat over high heat. Once the garlic is fragrant and the pan is hot, add the saffron and the oregano until they are aromatic; about 1 to 2 minutes. ...
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Nutritions

Calories
1288

Sodium
1044mg
43% DV

Fat
96g
148% DV

Protein
76g
152% DV

Carbs
15g
5% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV