Gyro-Style Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki and Grilled Onions

Name: Gyro-Style Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki and Grilled Onions
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Olive oil, for the skillets; 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced into 4 thick slices; 8 ounces Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic, minced; Zest of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 cup minced cucumber; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 small soft pitas, toasted if desired; Chopped tomato, for serving; Chopped romaine lettuce, for serving

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Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Burgers and Onions:

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb

2 teaspoons ground coriander

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Olive oil, for the skillets

1 large red onion, peeled and sliced into 4 thick slices

Tzatziki:

8 ounces Greek yogurt

1 clove garlic, minced

Zest of 1/2 lemon

1/4 cup minced cucumber

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Serving:

4 small soft pitas, toasted if desired

Chopped tomato, for serving

Chopped romaine lettuce, for serving

Directions

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals evenly over the bottom. Heat 2 flat cast-iron skillets over direct heat.
For the burgers and onions: Combine the lamb, coriander and mint in a large bowl. Form the meat mixture into 4 equal thin half-moon shaped patties. Season the patties with salt and pepper on both sides. Add a splash of oil to the cast-irons. Cook the patties 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the meat to get a nice crust. Flip and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the burgers from the heat and let rest 2 to 3 minutes before assembling the burgers.
Meanwhile, drizzle the onions with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, flipping once, until softened and charred, about 5 minutes.
For the tzatziki: Add the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, cucumber, dill and mint to a large bowl and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
To serve: Spread some tzatziki over each pita, add a patty to one half of each pita, top with some grilled onion and add some chopped tomato and lettuce. Fold the other half of each pita over. Serve!