Greek Lamb Burgers with Spinach & Red Onion Salad

By ruthg

Next time you make burgers, make them greek! These delicious lamb burgers are absolutely delicious. Serve them with some feta and tzatziki sauce to complete the meal!

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1/3 pounds ground lamb
• 4 hamburger buns or small ciabatta rolls
• 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/3 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 4 1/4-inch-thick red onion slices
• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix first 4 ingredients and 1 1/2 tablespoons
oil in medium bowl; mix in lamb. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Cook patties
in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side for medium.

Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Broil buns until golden, about 2 minutes. Top each bun bottom with burger. Toss spinach, feta, onion, vinegar, and 11/2 tablespoons oil in bowl. Place salad atop burgers. Cover with bun tops, pressing firmly to compact.