mediterranean lamb burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) container greek yogurt
• 1/2 lemon, zested
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 4 slices green tomato
• 4 ciabatta sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally
• 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, sliced
• 8 baby arugula leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• mix the ground lamb, ground beef, mint, ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. divide evenly into four portions and shape in to large patties. set aside. mix greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
• cook the lamb and beef patties on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for well done. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). place the slices of onion and green tomato on the grill. cook until lightly charred, about 1 minute on each side.
• spread yogurt sauce over the sliced ciabatta rolls. assemble each burger by placing the patty on the the roll, and dividing the feta cheese slices over the patties. top with a slice of grilled tomato, grilled onion, and 2 leaves of arugula, followed by the top half of the roll.