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Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt SauceRecipe : Greek-Style Lamb Burgers with Minted Yogurt Sauce
Procedure :
For yogurt sauce: 12 Ounces plain yogurt 2 Small garlic cloves 1/4 Teaspoon salt 3 Tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves -- or to taste For burgers: 2 Pounds ground lamb 1/2 Cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives -- 12 to 15 6 small pita loaves 2 small vine-ripened tomatoes -- sliced 2 small green bell peppers -- cut in rings 1 red onion -- sliced thin Make yogurt sauce: Mince and mash the garlic with the salt. Drain yogurt in a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel set over a bowl 30 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and combine with the garlic and mint. Prepare grill and oil rack. Set grill 5-6 inches from coals. In a bowl gently combine the lamb,feta and olives. Form into 6 patties about 1" thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill for about 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Split pitas form a pocket.Transfer burgers to pita pockets and top with tomatoes, bell peppers and onion. Serve burgers with yogurt sauce. |
