Tzatziki Lamb Burger

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs. ground lamb

• 1 small cucumber

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 Tbs fresh chopped mint

• 1/2 clove garlic, minced

• 1 Tbs lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Sugar, pinch

• 1 shallot finely chopped

• Olive oil as needed

• 4 hamburger buns

• 4 slices tomato

With the cool and tangy addition of tzatziki, this lamb meal has all the right ingredients.

Directions

• Grate cucumber on the large-hole side of a box grater; place in a medium bowl.
• Add yogurt, mint, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sugar; set aside.
• In a separate bowl, mix lamb, shallot, salt, and pepper.
• Divide into 4 patties.
• In a skillet, grill pan or on a hot grill, cook patties in oil until browned on both sides and pink in the middle, about 8 minutes.
• Place burger on a toasted bun; top with tomato and tzatziki.