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Spiced Lamb Burger with Tzatziki and Caramelized Onions

A juicy lamb burger with a twist of tzatziki and sweet caramelized onions, inspired by Moroccan street food.

35 minutes4 servings
Spiced Lamb Burger with Tzatziki and Caramelized Onions
Photo: Alpha · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground lamb with red onion, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties.
  3. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  4. While the patties cook, prepare the tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Caramelize the remaining red onion by sautéing in a pan with a bit of oil until golden brown.
  6. Toast the hamburger buns. Assemble each burger with a patty, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, goat cheese, and a dollop of tzatziki.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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