Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

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Ingredients for the burgers: 

4 lbs ground lamb (80-85% lean)

1 large onion, finely chopped

4 tbspn fresh mint, finely chopped

4 tbspn fresh dill, finely chopped

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 tspn cumin

2 tspn sea salt

1 tspn ground cloves

1 tspn black pepper

1 tspn red pepper flakes

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.  Divide into 12 equal portions and form into burgers.  Make a depression in one side to keep the burgers from turning into a ball when cooking them.  Place a small dab of softened butter into each depression to melt into the burgers while cooking and keeping it from drying out.

Grill the burgers on a hot grill for 4 minutes each side.  Safe temperature for lamb is 165° F.  

Ingredients for the Tzatziki Sauce are:

1 cup strained greek yogurt

1 cup sour cream

2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced

1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh dill

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced finely

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp white pepper

This should be prepared one day prior to give the flavors a chance to meld.  Serve with Pita bread, thin sliced tomato, feta, and red onion.  Enjoy!