Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds ground lamb
- 1 medium red onion, grated or minced
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested with microplane zester
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- Kosher salt
- Spicy Whipped Feta, recipe below
- 1 cucumber, sliced thin
- Easy Pickled Red Onions
- 6 to 8 burger buns
for the Spicy Whipped Feta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup jarred sliced hot cherry peppers
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, lemon zest, mint, coriander, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Season generously with Kosher salt. Form mixture into 6 to 8 burgers.
- Heat grill over medium-high heat. Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, flipping once halfway through cooking. Let rest for 5 minutes after cooking before serving.
- Place a lamb kefta burger on each bun and top generously with spicy whipped feta, sliced cucumber, and pickled onions. Devour immediately.
for the Spicy Whipped Feta
- Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until very smooth. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins