Greek Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki

By now you know I'm a lover of lamb, and I know not everyone is and I can accept that.  But if you are craving a juicy lamb burger with a quick tzatziki sauce on a crunchy panini roll, this post is for you.

Greek Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki - Serves 2

2 panini rolls, split and toasted in toaster.  

1/2 lb ground lamb

1 tbsp finely chopped shallots

1 tsp of ground cumin

1/8 tsp of hot crushed pepper, or more if you like it spicy

1 tsp of chopped chives

Salt and Pepper 

Lay ground lamb on a board and season with all ingredients.  Mix until combined.  Form into two patties, pressing a thumb print in the center of burgers to create even cooking.  Heat a cast iron pan with 1/2 tsp of olive oil.  Cook the burgers over medium heat flipping after 4 minutes, continued to cook until desired doneness.  I like mine a little rare.  Serve on a toasted panini roll with yogurt sauce and sliced cucumbers for crunch. 

Tzatziki Sauce

6 ozs. of Greek Yogurt (I use Fage Total 0%)

1 tbsp of finely chopped shallot

1 tbsp of white wine vinegar

1/4 tsp of lemon zest

1/2 lemon squeezed

1/2 cucumber - grated and squeeze dry in a paper towel to remove water

Salt and Pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and mix until combined. 

Tazatziki Sauce