Pan-Seared Greek Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki and Feta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Juicy lamb burgers seasoned with Mediterranean spices, topped with creamy tzatziki sauce and crumbled feta, served on toasted pita for a satisfying Greek-inspired meal. This Greek-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs ground lamb, red onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 4 small, toasted pita breads
• 1 medium tomato, sliced tomato slices
• 1/4 cup red onion slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 pound ground lamb, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 4 patties about 1/2-inch thick. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki by mixing 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated and well-drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: To assemble, spread 2 tbsp tzatziki on each toasted pita bread, top with a lamb patty, 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, 2-3 tomato slices, and some red onion slices.