Greek Lamb Burgers
This Greek Lamb Burgers recipe features juicy lamb patties infused with fresh herbs, red wine vinegar, and almond flour, and is grilled to perfection. Finished with tzatziki sauce and your favorite toppings, it’s the perfect homemade summer meal that will make you feel like you’re on vacation! 
I’m a huge fan of delicious ground lamb recipes like kofta kebabs and lamb meatballs and am always looking for new healthy recipes to use the versatile protein. So, with summer in full swing, it only felt natural to use ground lamb to make burgers, and this recipe did not disappoint! The patties are easy to make, and they cook in minutes, turning out juicy and tender every time. Even better, you can serve them in a variety of ways to suit everyone’s flavor preferences and dietary needs. Add your favorite toppings for extra flavour, and this recipe for minced lamb is sure to become one of your favorite ways to enjoy ground meat!
Why You Will Love These Lamb Burgers
- Just over 30 minutes is all you need to make this recipe, meaning it’s the perfect quick dinner for weekend barbecues or busy weeknights at home.
- The burger patties come together with just 9 simple ingredients, most of which you likely already have on hand.
- On its own, this lamb burger recipe is Keto, Whole30, dairy free, and Paleo.
- Most burgers are only served on buns, but you can enjoy this recipe in lettuce wraps, between eggplant slices, on rice bowls, stuffed into pita pockets, and so much more!
- If grilling is not an option, you can easily prepare these burgers inside using a grill pan or large frying pan instead so you can enjoy them all year long.
- It’s a great way to switch up your meals and pairs well with a variety of dishes and toppings.
Ingredients You Need To Make These Lamb Burgers
- Lamb Meat: You’ll need ground lamb for this recipe. You can typically find it in the meat section of your local grocery store or at a local butcher’s shop.
- Egg: This acts as a binder, holding the burgers together.
- Herbs: Dried oregano adds an earthy herbaceous flavor. Then, I include fresh parsley and fresh mint for a bright, refreshing taste.
- Garlic: I recommend using fresh garlic cloves for the best flavor, but pre-minced garlic will also work.
- Red Wine Vinegar: This adds a sweet, subtle tang and extra moisture to help combine the ingredients and keep the burgers moist.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Adjust to taste.
- Almond Flour: To make this recipe grain free, whole30, and Paleo I used almond flour. If you are not following a grain free diet breadcrumbs can be used instead. (Gluten free breadcrumbs work too!)
How To Make These Lamb Burgers
- Combine all the ingredients for the burger patties in a large bowl. Then, use your hands to mix until they’re well combined and evenly incorporated.
- Divided the mixture into 4 evenly sized balls, and use your hands to shape each ball into a patty.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to ensure they cook evenly.
- Preheat the barbecue or a grill pan to medium high heat. Once warm, cook the burgers for 4 minutes per side or until they’re cooked through. Just be careful not to overcook, or they’ll dry out!
- Cut the pitas in half, and open them into pockets. Fill each pita with a lamb burger, and your toppings of choice. Enjoy warm!
You can find full step by step instructions in the recipe card below
Can I Use Ground Beef Instead of Lamb
Yes, if preferred, ground beef or any red meat you like best will work just as well for an easy recipe. Just keep in mind that the taste and texture of your burgers will change slightly. For the best results, use lean meat, at least 80% or leaner. Otherwise, your ground beef burgers will have too much fat and are more likely to fall apart. Then, just follow the instructions as usual, and adjust the cooking time as needed until your desired doneness is achieved.
How Do I Keep The Burger Patties From Falling Apart
The eggs and almond flour will act as binders, helping to hold the patties together. Just make sure to combine all the ingredients really well. Then, allow plenty of time for the grill or pan to get nice and hot, and wait for the burgers to brown on the bottom before flipping. Flip carefully, and try not to move the burgers around while they cook. Some people also like to chill the burgers before cooking to help the ingredients fuse together. However, I don’t find it necessary with this recipe. Finally, be sure to let your burgers rest for a few minutes at the end of cooking.
Can I Cook These Burgers On The Stovetop
Absolutely! There’s no need to wait for grilling season when these ground lamb burgers are just as delicious on the stove. Prepare the patties as normal. Then, heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burgers, and cook for about 4 minutes per side or until they’re cooked through. If needed, grease the pan with a bit of olive oil or cooking spray before you begin to prevent the meat mixture from sticking to the bottom.
Can Lamb Burgers Be a Little Pink
Some people prefer their lamb patties to be a little pink in the center while others prefer that they are browned all the way through. Either way is okay as long as the lamb burger patties reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer.
Toppings For These Lamb Burgers
Personally, I think tzatziki sauce is a necessity with this lamb burgers recipe. Then, to really enhance the Greek-inspired flavor, I also like to add fresh tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, red onions, kalamata olives, and arugula. However, you can easily mix and match any toppings and condiments you like best such as whipped feta, harissa aioli, Greek yogurt sauce, sour cream, mint sauce, or toum.
Serving It As A Burger Platter
This recipe is such a fun crowd-pleasing burger night option for the whole family, especially if you serve it on a platter! To do so, prepare the patties as normal. Then, arrange them on a cutting board, large plate, or platter with bowls of condiments and all the toppings. Think of it like a dinner charcuterie board. All your guests will love getting the opportunity to build their own perfect burger at your next dinner party!
How To Serve These Lamb Burgers
I love to serve these Greek-style lamb burgers stuffed into warm pita bread pockets as pictured. It’s the perfect way to add all your toppings and tzatziki while keeping the burgers fairly easy to eat! However, you can also enjoy them as normal burgers with hamburger buns. Or, wrap them up in a lettuce wrap or between grilled eggplant slices to keep your meal low carb, Paleo, and grain free. Alternatively, if you want a larger or more family-style meal, try serving the patties in Mediterranean lamb bowls with lettuce, brown rice, or vibrant turmeric rice as the base and add all the toppings alongside for extra flavor.
Feel free to add sides like a Greek salad or sweet potato fries for a complete meal, too. Then, if you’re celebrating a special occasion, go ahead and add a glass of red wine. You can even break the juicy lamb burgers into pieces, and pair them with your favorite pasta, enjoy them for taco night, serve them stuffed into baked sweet potatoes, or sprinkle them over hummus bowls with warm spices like garam masala, cayenne pepper, curry powder, or ground coriander and pine nuts for a comforting dish!
What About Leftovers
This is one of my favorite ground lamb recipes for meal prep because leftovers store so well! Once cool, you can transfer the burger patties to an airtight container, and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or, for a longer-lasting option, freeze the patties for up to 2-3 months. To prevent them from clumping together, I recommend placing a sheet of parchment paper between each burger patty.
When you’re ready to eat, let the frozen burgers thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, reheat them in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat just until warm. Within minutes they’ll taste as good as new!
Here are more lamb recipes you might enjoy:
- Grilled Lamb Koftas
- Roasted Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Mint Chimichurri
- Braised Lamb Ragu
- Super Tender Braised Lamb Shanks (Oven or Slow Cooker)
- Middle Eastern Lamb Stuffed Eggplant
If you make this Lamb Burgers recipe let me know in the comment section below, I would love to hear what you think, or take a photo and tag me (@everylastbite_) on Instagram, I love seeing your photos!
Greek Lamb Burgers
Ingredients
Lamb Patties
- 10 oz ground lamb
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp almond flour or regular flour
Burger Toppings
- 1 tomato thinly sliced
- ½ cup tzatziki
- ⅓ cup feta
- 8-10 thin slices of cucumber
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives roughly chopped
- ⅔ cup arugula
- 2 large pita pockets
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients for the burgers in a large bowl and, using your hands, mix until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 4 evenly sized balls and using your hands form each ball into a patty. Make a small indentation with your thumb in the center of the burger to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Preheat the barbecue or a grill pan to medium high heat and once up to temperature, cook the burgers for 4 minutes per side until cooked through (but don't overcook as they dry out).
- Cut the pitas in half and open them into pita pockets. Fill each pita with a lamb burger, slice of tomato, big scoop of tzatziki, red onion, crumbled feta, some chopped kalamata olive and arugula.
Nutrition
This post was originally published on August 11, 2018 and updated with new copy and photos on July 19, 2024.
Pitta bread is NOT gluten free
Please take the time to read the post before making comments. I mention 4 times in the blog post how to make this recipe gluten free.
These were really good! I cooked them on my smoker and we all enjoyed them! I didn’t have any problem with them falling apart on the grill either. Will definitely make them again!
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Made this last fall and loved it! Doing again tonight! We used a thermos and cooked on cast iron grill on stove top to 145. Perfect!! Thank you!