Turkish Lamb Burgers

Turkish Lamb Burgers
Turkish Lamb Burgers
A cold couscous salad and steamed carrots sprinkled with mint would be lovely alongside. Finish with baklava.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Middle Eastern Lamb Picnic Quick & Easy Yogurt Ground Lamb Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • Carbohydrate 32 g(11%)
  • Cholesterol 132 mg(44%)
  • Fat 43 g(67%)
  • Fiber 5 g(19%)
  • Protein 36 g(71%)
  • Saturated Fat 19 g(94%)
  • Sodium 792 mg(33%)
  • Calories 658

Preparation Combine lamb, 1/2 cup onions, 1 teaspoon salt, pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl. Mix gently. Using moistened hands, form lamb mixture into 4 equal patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. Combine yogurt, cumin, remaining 1/2 cup onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in small bowl. Stir to blend. Let stand 15 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Carefully open pita breads to make pockets; insert burger in each. Spoon in yogurt mixture and tomatoes, dividing equally, and serve.

Preparation Combine lamb, 1/2 cup onions, 1 teaspoon salt, pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl. Mix gently. Using moistened hands, form lamb mixture into 4 equal patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. Combine yogurt, cumin, remaining 1/2 cup onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in small bowl. Stir to blend. Let stand 15 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Carefully open pita breads to make pockets; insert burger in each. Spoon in yogurt mixture and tomatoes, dividing equally, and serve.