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A lamb sirloin burger with all the trimmings.

Sirloin Beef and Lamb Burgers with Feta and Cilantro Mint Sauce

LindySez
This recipe for Sirloin Beef and Lamb Burgers with Feta and Cilantro Mint Sauce is certainly a mouthful. A very nice mouthful both in name and taste; and a great change up to your “regular” hamburger.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Beef
Cuisine Mediterran
Servings 4
Calories 607 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cilantro - Mint Sauce
  • cup reduced fat Greek yogurt or plain non-fat drained for about 30 minutes in a paper towel lined colander
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • cup fresh mint leaves lightly packed, coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup cilantro leaves lightly packed
  • 1 ½ tablespoon minced jalapeno
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • For the Burgers
  • ¾ pound lean ground sirloin
  • ¾ pound lean ground lamb
  • 1 large clove garlic minced
  • cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Additional Ingredients:
  • 6 hamburger buns preferably whole grain
  • 6 slices ripe tomatoes
  • 6 slices red onion
  • Red lettuce or spinach leaves

Instructions
 

  • Make the Cilantro-Mint Sauce: Combine all the ingredients in the work bowl of a blender or food processor. Pulse until the vegetables are finely minced and all is well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve..
  • Make the Burgers: Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Using your hands mix to combine. Divide and form 6 patties
  • Preheat the grill to medium high. When the grill is ready, place the patties on; cover and cook, turning once, about 4 minutes per side, or to your desired degree of doneness. Remove and cover to keep warm. Place the bun halves on the grill and grill until lightly toasted.
  • To Serve: Place a patty on each bun, top with Cilantro-Mint sauce, add tomato slice, onion, lettuce or spinach and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gSodium: 835mgSugar: 6gFiber: 3gCholesterol: 134mgCalories: 607kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gFat: 31gProtein: 45gCarbohydrates: 36g
Keyword burger, lamb burger
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