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You don’t need a roasting spit to make this wood-fired take on Greek-style lamb. Pickled onions, homemade tzatziki sauce and fresh ground lamb round out this savory, gyro-inspired burger.
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1/2 | red onion, thinly sliced |
6 Tablespoon | lime juice |
1/2 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1/2 Teaspoon | raw cane sugar |
1 Cup | Greek yogurt |
2 Tablespoon | lemon juice |
1 | garlic clove, minced |
2 Tablespoon | Finely Chopped Herbs, such as mint, dill, parsley |
1/2 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1 Tablespoon | Olive oil |
1/2 | red onion, finely diced |
1 Pound | ground lamb |
8 Ounce | ground pork |
3 Tablespoon | finely chopped mint |
2 Tablespoon | finely chopped dill |
3 Tablespoon | finely chopped parsley |
4 | garlic cloves, minced |
1 1/2 Teaspoon | ground cumin |
1 Teaspoon | ground coriander |
1 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1/2 Teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
6 | buns, for serving |
1 | sliced tomato, for serving |
Sliced cucumber, for serving | |
Butter lettuce, for serving |
1
Make the pickled onions. In a small bowl, add the onion, lime juice, salt, sugar, and stir to combine. Cover and let sit at room temperature for about 2 hours to soften. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2
Make the herbed yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and 1/2 tsp salt. Adjust the salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, or for up to 2 days.
3
Make the lamb burgers. In a small skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a small plate to cool.
4
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, pork, mint, dill, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and cooled onions. Gently mix with your hands. Do not overwork the meat.
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Divide the mixture into 6 equal balls. Press into patties and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. If not cooking immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
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When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 500°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
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Insert the probe horizontally into the center of the burger patty. Place the burgers directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook until well-browned the internal temperature reaches 160°F, or desired doneness, 4-6 minutes per side.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
160 ˚F / 71 ˚C
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Remove the burgers from the grill, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Place the lamb burgers on buns and top with a generous dollop of herbed yogurt sauce, and pickled onions. Add lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and cucumbers, as desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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