I think I’ve mentioned how we’re a burger household? I can tell you that we probably have at least 10 burgers we rotate through regularly. And we love mixing it up between ground beef, ground turkey or chicken, or even vegetarian!
This week, we’ve incorporated the Greek burger made out of ground lamb, and damn, I have to say this is in my top three, up there with our Korean burgers with kimchi slaw. Between those two, it’s hard to say which I like better because they have such different flavor profiles!
Although we love a traditional burger, we love experimenting with different flavors, using flavors from other cultures to inspire new and delicious burgers.
So, I love lamb. Ground lamb, rack of lamb, lamb leg, lamb shoulder. You name it, I love it. Some parts of lamb are more gamey than others, but I don’t feel this burger is gamey at all. It’s just per goodness and moist with flavor! IF you can’t find ground lamb, go ahead and use ground beef. It’ll still be delicious. But don’t shy away from using ground lamb if you can find it. It is worth it!
The subtlety of the mint and oregano in this dish is just awesome. You may hesitate putting mint in the patty or whipped feta, but trust me, that soft subtly is SO GOOD! Mint pairs so well with lamb! This burger is robust in different flavors that meld so well together! From the whipped feta, to the pickled red onions, and the juiciness of the patty! Drooling over here…
Absolutely make this for your next burger night and pair it with a delicious Greek Salad! Yum 😋
My Big Fat Greek Burger with Whipped Feta on English Muffins
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Burgers, Mediterranean
- Cuisine: Dinner
Ingredients
Burger Patties
1½ lbs ground lamb
1 TB Dijon mustard
2 tsps cumin
1 tsp paprika
2 TB fresh oregano, chopped
1 TB fresh mint, chopped
Pickled Red Onion
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 TB sugar
1/2 TB sea salt
1 TB oregano, chopped
Whipped Feta
8 oz feta
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, I used 0% fat
2 TB olive oil
2 tsp dijon
2 garlic cloves
2 TB fresh mint
salt and pepper
To Serve
4 English muffins, cut in half and toasted
Instructions
Pickled Red Onions
Heat the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar over medium heat. When hot, stir until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. In a small bowl or mason jar, place your sliced red onions and pour the vinegar mixture over them. Refrigerate at least half an hour, or until ready to use.
Whipped Feta
In a food processor, place the feta, yogurt, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, mint, and a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Blend to thoroughly combine and ensure the garlic and mint are well minced. The spread will be on the thicker side. If you want it a bit smoother, add a couple tablespoons more of yogurt.
Burgers
Make the patties. In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb, Dijon mustard, cumin, paprika, oregano, and mint. Thoroughly combine by hand, making sure all of the ingredients are well distributed. Form into four patties.
Toast your English muffins while you cook the patties.
Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat. When hot, about 1 minute, add the burgers. Cook for 5 minutes per side for thoroughly cooked meat, or 4 minutes per side for a slightly pink inside.
Spread the whipped feta on both slices of English muffin. Top the bottom slice with the burger, top with the pickled red onion and top slice.
Serve! Best when paired with a Greek Salad!
Keywords: Greek Burger, Lamb Burger, Burger Night
