With the kitchen remodel recently coming to a close, I couldn't think of a better time to experiment with lamb recipes, including my new favorite Lamburgers.
There are two parts to this meal. First, there is the tzatziki sauce. A simple greek yogurt sauce, it is truly what takes savory lamb to another level. 1 cup yogurt, 1/2 cucumber diced, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp fresh mint, 1 clove of garlic minced and salt and pepper to taste.
Secondly, the lamburgers themselves. Take 1 pound of lean, grass fed ground lamb (available through http://www.windyknobfarms.com/) and with it mix in the following: 1/4 cup minced onion, 1/4 fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Now this time of year you can certainly grill them outdoors, or as I chose, broil them on a foil lined baking sheet for about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Finally, brown both sides of your whole wheat pita bread and stuff with romaine lettuce. Place two "burgers" in a pita pocket (now halved) and top with a helping share of tzatziki sauce and cherry tomatoes.
Whole wheat grilled pita and grass fed lamburger |