Dinner

Kofta Burgers

Turkish-inspired spiced lamb kofta burgers, grilled and served with pita bread, fresh vegetables, and yogurt.

  • 37 min
  • 520 kcal
  • Turkish
  • Sandwich

Mellowpan tip: Makes 8 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Kofta Burgers

Ingredients

For 8 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Put the ground lamb in a large bowl with all the other burger ingredients and a good pinch of salt.

  2. Step 2:

    Mix everything together with your hands, working it through your fingers until completely combined.

  3. Step 3:

    Shape the mixture into 16 small burgers.

  4. Step 4:

    Freeze the burgers for up to 1 month, or chill them for up to 1 day ahead, if desired.

  5. Step 5:

    Heat the grill to its highest setting and arrange the burgers in a single layer on a baking tray; cook in batches if needed.

  6. Step 6:

    Grill on the highest shelf for 5–6 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through.

    5–6 min
  7. Step 7:

    Pile the burgers onto a platter and serve with the pita bread, vegetables, and yogurt so everyone can build their own sandwich.

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