Lamb Burgers with Feta and Tzatziki

Lamb Burgers with Feta and Tzatziki mimics the big, bold Greek flavors of an authentic gyro sandwich but in burger form! OPA!

Greek and Greek-inspired recipes have always been some of my favorites. Hopefully they're some of your favorites, too. If so, check out my recipes for Tzatziki Chicken Salad, Greek Braised Leg of Lamb, and last, but not least, Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce.

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• The ingredients list:
• Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
• How this recipe came to be:
• Why this recipe works:
• How to prevent a runny tzatziki sauce:
• What is the proper internal temperature for cooked lamb burgers?
• How to ensure a juicy burger:
• How to remove the seeds from a cucumber:
• How to make the lamb burgers with tzatziki sauce:
• Delicious side dishes to serve alongside Greek Lamb Burgers:
• Printable Recipe Card

The ingredients list:

For the tzatziki sauce:

• Greek yogurt
• red onion (finely chopped)
• cucumber (grated or finely chopped)
• dried oregano
• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• garlic, minced
• salt and pepper

For the lamb burger:

• ground lamb
• hamburger buns
• feta cheese
• red onion
• lemon zest
• dried oregano
• garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• sliced tomato and lettuce (optional)

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• mixing bowls
• box grater or food processor
• measuring cups and spoons
• strainer or clean kitchen towel (optional)
• chef's knife or santoku
• cutting board
• vegetable peeler
• teaspoon (for seeing cucumber)
• lemon zester
• grilling tools
• BBQ gloves
• instant-read thermometer

How this recipe came to be:

My love of a good gyro was the inspiration for this burger, but I don't always have a leg of lamb on the spit, ready and waiting. Actually, I never have. LOL

Because of that, and because getting take-out isn't something we like to do all that often, I came up with this burger riff on the classic Gyros sandwich.

Why this recipe works:

If you love the flavors of Greek cuisine, then make these burgers, and make these burgers soon!

They're delicious. They're easy to make. And they'll hit all the right bells and whistles on the taste buds. And they'll cure a craving for authentic lamb gyros, complete with the cool and creamy tzatziki sauce!

How to prevent a runny tzatziki sauce:

Did you know that cucumbers are loaded with water?

The key to making a tzatziki sauce that isn't watery and runny, it's important to squeeze all the excess water from the grated (or chopped) cucumber before adding it into the mixing bowl.

You can do this in any number of ways; by using a strainer, squeezing it with hands, or by ringing it out in a clean kitchen towel.

What is the proper internal temperature for cooked lamb burgers?

A properly cooked ground lamb burger should reach at least 145-degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

I tend to like my lamb burgers cooked to 150-degrees, but that's a personal choice.

How to ensure a juicy burger:

For the juiciest burgers, always allow any cooked burgers to sit (covered) for 10 minutes before serving.

Another way to ensure a juicy burger is to stop cooking them 5-degrees before your target temperature.

As the cooked burger sits (covered), the internal temperature will rise (this is called carry-over cooking), so by the time you serve the burgers; you'll hit your target temperature.

How to remove the seeds from a cucumber:

How to make the lamb burgers with tzatziki sauce:

How to make homemade tzatziki sauce:

• Combine all the tzatziki sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well to combine. Chill until ready to use.

How to make lamb burgers:

• In a large bowl, mix the ground lamb, feta, red onion, lemon zest, dried oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Form the prepared Greek lamb burger meat into 5" round patties and grill on an outdoor grill, inside in a skillet, or on an indoor grill pan for 4-5 minutes per side, or until your desired doneness.

Delicious side dishes to serve alongside Greek Lamb Burgers:

*Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs (shown below and featured in the video)

Roasted baby potatoes are creamy in the center, and golden brown and crispy on the outside. Pair all that deliciousness with a dipping sauce made of mustard, horseradish, and mayonnaise and you have the perfect side dish or even a fun and unusual party appetizer!! YUM!!

*Old-Fashioned Red Bean Salad (not shown)

This fast, easy, no-cook and economical recipe for red bean salad calls for only a handful of ingredients. It’s the perfect chilled side dish to serve for any and every occasion!

*Copycat Sunflower Crunch Kale and Cabbage Salad (shown below)

Crunchy, healthy, and completely addictive. This Sunflower Crunch Kale and Cabbage Salad has it ALL going on!! Dig in! You’re going to love this colorful salad!

*Greek Orzo Pasta Salad (now shown)

If you’re looking for a cool and refreshing summertime salad that takes no time to make, search no further. 

*Greek Lamb Burgers with Feta and Tzatziki (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!

Printable Recipe Card

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's ground lamb burger recipe with feta and tzatziki sauce as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!