Spiced Lamb Burgers With Halloumi And Cucumber Sauce

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cucumber seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
• 1 clove garlic grated
• 1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red chilies
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh
• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 8 ounces halloumi sliced
• 6 toasted buns

1. Combine all ingredients for cucumber sauce in medium bowl (3/4 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/2 cup cucumber, 1 Tbs mint, 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp fresh lemon zest, 1 clove garlic). Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Place lamb on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes. Attach KitchenAid(R) Metal Food Grinder Attachment with coarse grinding plate to KitchenAid(R)Stand Mixer. Position mixer bowl under attachment. Turn mixer to speed 4 and grind lamb and 2 cloves garlic. Remove food grinder and attach flat beater and mixer bowl to mixer. Add 1/4 cup red onion, 2 Tbs mint, 1 Tbs parsley, 1/2 tsp chilies, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper, turn to Stir speed and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Shape mixture into 6 patties.
3. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Place the Halloumi slices in pan, do not overcrowd, and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
4. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil to same skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook burgers in batches until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding remaining oil as needed. Serve immediately with grilled Halloumi and yogurt sauce on toasted buns.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Spiced-Lamb-Burgers-with-Halloumi-and-Cucumber-Sauce-9084057 (may not work)