Luscious Lamb Burger With Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• One half of a large cucumber, peeled, seeded and minced
• Sea salt
• 1 Cup plain Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 Cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 scallion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 Brioche buns, toasted
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 6 thick slices of ripe tomato

Instructions

• Sprinkle salt over the cucumber and leave it to drain on paper towels for at least 20 minutes.
• Squeeze the excess moisture out and place the cucumber in a medium bowl.
• Mix in the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, olive oil, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, feta cheese, parsley, onion, and spices and mix well.
• Form six large patties, approximately 5 inches wide.
• Preheat barbecue grill or grill pan until hot.
• Spray with non-stick cooking spray and grill burgers over medium heat, approximately 6 minutes per side.
• Place burger on toasted bun, topped with a generous dollop of tzatziki, red onion and a slice of tomato.
• Serve with Sutter Home Merlot.