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Grilled lamb burger on a white plate. The bun is leaning against the side of the burger.
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Grilled Lamb Burgers with Feta Slaw

Tender grilled lamb burgers, topped with a roasted tomato aioli, a feta slaw, and pickled onions. This flavor combination is unique, flavorful, and delicious. Let me show you just how to make it.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 663kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • BBQ grill

Ingredients

Burgers

  • 1 lb American ground lamb
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 ½ teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • ½ cup pickled onions
  • 1 cup greens spinach or spring mix optional

Feta Slaw

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup crumbled feta

Roasted Tomato Aioli

  • 15 ounces can fire roasted tomatoes drained
  • 1 cup mayonaise
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Burger Patties

  • Combine ground lamb, olive oil, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and onion salt in a large bowl.
  • Mix well with clean hands or a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • For into 4 equal sized patties (about ¼ pound each). Flatten to about ¾ inch thick and press your thumb into the center of each patty. This will prevent some of the shrinking of the patty during cooking.
  • Grill at 400 degrees for about 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Toppings

  • For the feta slaw, add lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add shredded cabbage and crumbled feta to the dressing and toss to combine.
  • For the tomato aioli, add drained roasted tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and mayo to a blender jar.
  • Blend until smooth.

How To Build The Burger

  • Start with a toasted bun, add greens if desired (like spinach or spring mix), drizzle some roasted tomato aioli, top with your perfectly cooked lamb burger, add feta slaw, and crown it with some pickled onions. Truly a burger made better.

Notes

*nutritional information include 1 tablespoon of the roasted tomato aioli per burger.
Ground American Lamb – You want to choose an American lamb cut. American Lamb is raised by farmers and ranchers care about the land, the animals, and the local communities they serve across America. When you choose American Lamb, you support the nation’s shepherds and their families and help to sustain working farmland and farm communities.
GRILLED LAMB BURGERS FAQ
What are the health benefits of lamb?
On average, a 3 oz. portion of American lamb is lean, contains only 160 calories, and is packed with hunger-curbing protein—a perfect combination for weight management, according to research.
Research suggests that eating protein can help preserve lean body mass while you’re trying to lose weight. On average, a 3 oz. portion of American lamb is lean and delivers approximately 50% of your daily protein needs.
Protein is an important part of your plate because it can lower the blood sugar impact of meals, according to research. On average, American lamb delivers approximately 23 grams of protein per 3 oz. serving. This is approximately 50% of your daily protein needs.
Can I serve my lamb burgers rare?
Ground lamb should never be served pink. Cook until the internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long to leftovers last?
You can store leftover lamb patties in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 2728mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 5mg