Say hello to my favorite burger recipe: super flavorful, Greek-inspired lamb burgers with feta! These juicy and tender lamb patties can be made on a skillet or grill in just 20 minutes. They’re packed with ground lamb, feta cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, and topped with a delish cucumber yogurt sauce.
You know I love bulking up meals with extra veggie power, and these lamb burgers are such an easy, healthy meal any night of the week! Not a fan of lamb? Easily swap it out for ground turkey, chicken, or beef instead!
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Do you guys remember a while ago when I mentioned that Matt and I made some Greek lamb burgers that were crazy delicious, but dropped the ball on measuring anything/actually having a formal recipe to share?
Well, my friends, the wait is now over. Greek lamb burgers for all! You’ll want to make these ASAP, trust me.
Why I Love These Greek Lamb Patties
These skillet lamb burgers are just as comforting as a typical burger, but they’re healthier and full of unique Mediterranean flavors!
The beauty of this recipe, as with most of my recipes, is that it’s pretty flexible. If there’s an ingredient you’re not feeling, simply leave it out. One thing you won’t want to skip, though, is the sauce.
We’ve discovered that these are amazing with my cucumber yogurt garlic sauce (recipe included below).
I’ve been really into lamb lately, but if you’re not, no worries. These would work well with ground turkey or ground beef too! A combination would be tasty, too. (Be sure to also try my ground turkey curry burgers or jerk turkey burgers with pineapple salsa for another unique burger recipe!).
The key to these burgers (as with any really good burger, in my opinion), is the add-ins!
I first got the idea to make Greek-themed burgers from my friend Karen, and it was genius. Adding in chopped spinach, olives, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes into the ground meat makes for a seriously delicious combination.
So flavorful, juicy, and savory! These are delicious on their own, or serve with any of these delicious side dishes for burgers.
How to Make Greek Burgers
These burgers come together in just 20 minutes, so they make a perfect quick (and healthy!) weeknight meal.
Start by combining all your ingredients (ground lamb/turkey/beef, feta, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, and spinach) into a large bowl. Use your hands to mix until well-incorporated. (Try not to over-work the meat, though!). Then, divide into 6 patties and set aside.
Next, heat a griddle, grill pan, or grill to high heat. (A skillet works, too, just make sure to add some olive oil). Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
We love to serve these homemade lamb burgers with either a whole wheat hamburger buns or pita bread, or even atop salad. Either way, I’d recommend making sure that cucumber, spinach or lettuce, mint or basil, and the cucumber yogurt sauce are involved! (Instructions for the sauce are below). Sliced bell peppers and/or arugula would be delicious, too.
The flavors go together really well. And you guys know I love bulking up meals with extra veggie power!
Cucumber Yogurt Garlic Sauce
To make this tasty Greek-inspired sauce, you’ll need:
- 6 oz of plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic (peeled)
- juice from 1 whole lemon
- 1/3 of a cucumber (sliced)
Place all the ingredients into a food processor, and whirl until smooth. That’s it! It tastes very similar to classic tzatziki sauce.
I hope you love these burgers just as much as Matt, my mom (who was over for dinner the first time we made them), and I do!
The full Greek lamb burgers recipe is at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!
Big burger fan? Here are a couple other favorite burger recipes here on the blog to try:
- Curry Turkey Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce
- Easy Lentil Veggie Burgers (vegan)
- Jamaican Jerk Turkey Burgers with Pineapple Salsa
- Black Bean and Pumpkin Veggie Burgers (vegan)
20-Minute Juicy Greek Lamb Burger Patties with Feta & Spinach
These Greek Lamb Burgers are easy and delicious! Enjoy them as a fast weeknight meal the whole family will love. Not a lamb fan? Turkey will also work!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground lamb (or turkey)
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 1 cup packed baby spinach, chopped
- For serving: whole wheat bun or pita bread, sliced cucumber, baby spinach, fresh mint, cucumber garlic yogurt sauce
Instructions:
- Combine ground lamb, feta, olives, sundried tomatoes, and spinach in a bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly incorporated. Divide into 6 patties.
- Heat a griddle, grill pan, or grill over high heat. Cook the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Serve on pita with sliced cucumber, spinach, mint, and cucumber garlic yogurt sauce.
