Looking to try something new on the grill? Grilled lamb burgers with feta will be your favorite way to use ground lamb. Fire up your grill to make an amazing Greek meal. It comes together in just 20 minutes!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 lb Hill Country Meat Market Ground lamb
- 1 TBSP Each - dried oregano, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper
- 1 TSP Each - Fresh herbs: flat leaf parsley, mint leaves, and basil leaves
- 1 cloves fresh garlic– Using fresh garlic adds a bit of texture to the burgers, and of course, a stronger garlic flavor. In a pinch, you can use garlic powder
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 1 8 oz block Feta cheese– Sharp cheddar is perfect when you’re making a beef cheeseburger, but when it comes to creating a Mediterranean burger, feta is the cheese of choice.
Here's how to make them:
- Blend the seasonings. Use a food processor to mix the fresh mint, basil, parsley, garlic cloves and lemon zest. You only need a few pulses to combine everything; any longer than that and your fresh herbs will turn to mush.
- Add seasonings to the ground lamb. Transfer the contents of the food processor into a large mixing bowl with the ground lamb and feta cheese crumbles
- Form the patties. Gently work the ingredients together just until they’re combined. Don’t over mix the ingredients or you’ll end up with dry burgers. Next, divide the lamb mixture into four portions and form the lamb burgers.
- Prep and preheat your grill. Preheat your grill to 450°F. Brush some olive oil onto the grates of your grill to prevent the burgers from sticking.
- Cook and enjoy!
Grilling Time for Ground Lamb Burgers
Lamb is very lean, so it’s important not to over cook it.
- RARE: Cook for 3 minutes on the first side, then flip them and cook on the other side for 5 minutes.
- MEDIUM: Cook for 5 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook on the other side for 5 minutes.
After cooking, it’s important to allow the patties to rest for at least 10 minutes. Cover them with foil to keep them warm. During this time, the burgers will continue to cook and the juices will redistribute throughout the meat.
Enjoy!