Lamb Burger With Chunky Mint Tzatziki Recipe

• 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 English cucumber, seeds scooped out, skin peeled off, and cut into chunky half moons
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped mint leaves
• 1 bunch roughly chopped chives (about 1/3 cup), divided
• 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh oregano (divided)
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 teaspoons fresh juice from 1 lemon
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 14 ounces ground lamb
• A drizzle of olive oil
• 2 warm pitas

1. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Combine yogurt, cucumber, mint, 3 tablespoons chives, 1 tablespoon chopped oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. In a large bowl, gently combine the lamb, remaining 2 teaspoons garlic,remaining chives, remaining oregano leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form the mixture into two burgers, and drizzle on both sides with olive oil. Season liberally with salt. Preheat a coal or gas grill to high heat. Alternatively, rub a grill pan with olive oil and preheat over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Grill burgers, turning occasionally, until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125 to 130u0b0F for medium rare, or 135 to 140u0b0F for medium, 5 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a large plate and tent with foil for 3 minutes
3. Stuff burgers in pita and serve with tzatziki.

greek yogurt, cucumber, mint leaves, chives, fresh oregano, garlic, kosher salt, ground lamb, drizzle of olive oil, pitas

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/01/greek-lamb-burger-with-chunky-mint-tzatziki-recipe.html (may not work)