Lamb Burgers are a flavorful Mediterranean spin on your favorite hamburger. Flavorful, juicy, and perfect for grilling season.
While I love a Classic Beef Burgers as much as anyone, sometimes it’s fun to mix things up with Salmon Burgers, Shrimp Burgers, or this Lamb Burger.
Sabrina’s Lamb Burgers Recipe
If you’re used to making ground beef burgers, these Lamb Burgers are just as easy to work with. Once you’ve formed the patties with savory seasonings, grill over high heat until browned on the outside, but juicy and flavorful on the inside. Serve with tasty sides like French Fries, Coleslaw, or Orzo Greek Salad. Also, I’ve included air fryer directions below the recipe card if you’re not able to grill outside.
Recipe Card
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 red onion , sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 large hamburger buns
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high setting.
- In a large bowl add the lamb, salt, black pepper, oregano and basil and form into 4 equal portions.
- Shape into patties larger than the buns (by 1 inch).
- Press down on the middle of the patty with your thumb to make an indentation.
- Add lamb patties to the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Spread buns with butter and add to grill butter side down.
- Cook for 1 minute until browned.
- Mix the mayonnaise and feta cheese.
- To the bottom of the bun add some mayonnaise mixture.
- Top with lettuce, the lamb patty, tomato, red onion and finally a top bun (spread the top bun with mayonnaise mixture too).
Nutrition
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Chef’s Note
Ground lamb meat is not as common in the United States as beef. Because of this, grocery stores may not have the best fresh lamb selection, (however you can check, some places may surprise you). Your best bet for fresh, high-quality meat is going to your local butcher. Fresh lamb meat has a pinkish color with marbling, and if already ground, look for small white flecks of fat with even pink to red coloring.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
You can cook the patties a few days in advance. Then, store the cooked meat in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. Reheat the patties, and serve them with fresh buns and burger fillings for a delicious meal.
How to Store
- Store: Keep at room temperature only for 2 hours. Package them in an airtight container to store in the fridge for 3-4 days. I recommend storing the patties separately from the bun and filling ingredients.
- Reheat: To reheat, place in a covered skillet over medium-low heat on the stovetop until warmed through. Serve with freshly toasted hamburger buns and your choice of toppings.
- Freeze: To freeze the meat patties, stack them up with parchment paper between each patty and place them in a freezer bag. They can stay good frozen for up to 4 months.
Alternative Cooking Techniques
Air fryer: To make air fryer lamb burgers, assemble as usual. Brush with butter or oil, and preheat your air fryer to 375° F. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Then air fry for 8-10 minutes, pausing to flip the burgers halfway through.
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