Greek Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce, Caramelized Red Onions, & Arugula

Greek Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce, Caramelized Red Onions, & Arugula

Ingredients

Burgers:

1 lb ground lamb
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 T. Oregeno
2 T. Thyme
Kosher Salt
Pepper

Combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix with your hands or a wooden spoon.  Form in 4 patties, and bake in a 350 degree oven for approx. 50-60 minutes or pan fry for approx. 15 minutes. 

Tzatziki Sauce

8 oz fat free strained Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cucumber, finely diced
4 T. fresh parsely, diced
Splash of lemon juice
Kosher Salt
Pepper

Wrap cucumber in a kitchen towel or cheese cloth, and wring out  water from the cucumber.  Repeat until the vast majority of water is removed.  Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, mix well, and let rest in the refrigerator for 60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. 

Caramelized Red Onions

1 Red Onion, juliened
2 T. EVOO
1/2 T. Sugar
Kosher Salt
Pepper

Sautee red onion in pan over medium heat with EVOO and kosher salt & pepper to taste.  When onion begins to soften, about five minutes, add in sugar, stir the pan, and cook for 5-10 minutes over medium low heat or until a nice caramel color develops.