Greek Burger with Tzatziki Sauce
Servings 4
Calories 461kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried Greek oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 artisan hamburger buns
- extra virgin olive oil for buns
Condiments
- Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- 4 slices red onion
- 1 cup arugula
Instructions
- Preheat BBQ grill to 375° F, (medium-high).
- Prepare and measure ingredients to be combined with ground beef and ground lamb.
- In a large bowl, add the ground beef and ground lamb. Pour evenly over the beef and lamb the chopped onion, minced garlic, olive oil, herbs and spices. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until they are combined well.
- Place the hamburgers on the grill. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip the hamburgers over and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature. The burgers will be medium-well when they reach 160° F.
- Brush buns with extra virgin olive oil and place on grill for 2-3 minutes to brown.
- Assemble burgers in this order: Bottom of bun, tzatziki, patty, tomato, arugula, onion, tzatziki, top of bun.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition Facts
Greek Burger with Tzatziki Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 872mg38%
Potassium 465mg13%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 375IU8%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 119mg12%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.