Greek · Dinner
Greek Lamb Burger (Keto)
A seared ground lamb patty seasoned with oregano, garlic and mint, topped with crumbled feta, cucumber, tomato and tzatziki, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves instead of a bun. Kalamata olives and fresh mint garnish the plate, keeping this fully bunless and carb-light.
$6
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
548Calories
34.2gProtein
41.6gFat
11.8gCarbs
5.4gSugar
3.1gFiber
880mgSodium
165mgChol
16.9gSat Fat
790mgPotassium
260mgCalcium
3.4mgIron
2.6mcgVitamin B12
11mgVitamin C
gluten-free
low-carb
keto
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat lamb dry. Mince garlic and mint. Season lamb with oregano, half the minced garlic, salt and pepper. Shape into one patty, 3/4 inch thick.
2
Sear
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear lamb patty 3–4 minutes per side until deep brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
3
Rest
Let patty rest 5 minutes.
4
Build
Whisk yogurt with remaining grated garlic and lemon juice for tzatziki. Season with salt. Lay lettuce leaves flat and layer tomato, cucumber and feta on top.
5
Plate
Set lamb patty on lettuce bed, spoon tzatziki over, scatter olives and fresh mint around. Fold lettuce leaves around patty and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 340g340g ground lamb
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh mint
- 56g56g feta cheese
- 66 large lettuce leaves
- 44 tomato slices
- 88 cucumber slices
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil
- 60g60g plain yogurt
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
- 1010 kalamata olives
- salt and black pepper to taste
