Spiced Lamb Burgers with Spring Slaw
Juicy lamb burgers seasoned with warm Middle Eastern spices, topped with a creamy yogurt sauce and fresh spring vegetable slaw. Served on toasted potato rolls for a delicious gourmet burger experience.
Ingredients
- •¾ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- •2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 tsp lemon zest
- •¾ tsp kosher salt
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 tsp smoked paprika
- •¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- •2 tsp kosher salt
- •1½ tsp black pepper
- •1½ lb ground lamb
- •2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- •½ bunch asparagus
- •6 oz sugar snap peas
- •½ small red onion
- •3 Tbsp lemon juice
- •4 rolls potato rolls
- •toasted
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk yogurt, oil, lemon zest, salt, and garlic in a medium bowl until combined.
5 min
- 2.
Do Ahead: Yogurt sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- 3.
Mix paprika, cayenne, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. black pepper in a small bowl.
3 min
- 4.
Shape lamb into 4 patties about 3/4" thick. Season with spice mixture on both sides.
10 min
- 5.
Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in batches if needed, cook patties until underside is browned, 5-6 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on other side, 4-5 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and let rest 10 minutes.
20 min
- 6.
Meanwhile, toss asparagus, snap peas, onion, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl.
5 min
- 7.
Generously spread yogurt sauce on cut sides of buns. Build each burger with a lamb patty and a mound of slaw. You will probably have extra slaw left over-serve it alongside.
5 min