Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki
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These homemade lamb burgers with tzatziki are always a winner. This low-calorie, Greek spin with cucumber and mint yogurt and spicy patties.
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 25 g bulghar wheat
  • 500 g extra-lean lamb mince
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 garlic clove very finely crushed (optional)
  • oil for brushing
  • large burger buns sliced tomato, and red onion, to serve

For the tzatziki

  • 5 cm piece cucumber deseeded and coarsely grated
  • 200 g pot thick Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. chopped mint plus a handful of leaves to serve

Instructions

  • Tip the bulghar into a pan, cover with water and boil for 10 mins. Drain well in a sieve, pressing out any excess water.
  • To make the tzatziki, squeeze and discard the juice from the cucumber, then mix into the yogurt with the chopped mint and a little salt.
  • Work the bulghar into the lamb with the spices, garlic (if usinand seasoning, then shape into 4 burgers. Brush with a little oil and fry or barbecue for about 5 mins each side until cooked all the way through. Serve in the buns (toasted if you likwith the tzatziki, tomatoes, onion, and a few mint leaves.

Notes

Recipe Sourced From BBCgoodfood
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