Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce (recipe)

Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki is the perfect cool complement to the full flavour of lamb.

Ingredients

1 Pound	ground lamb
1 Teaspoon	minced garlic
1/2 Teaspoon	ground cloves
1 Teaspoon	ground cumin
1 Tablespoon	olive oil
4	artisan-style rolls
4	small handfuls baby spinach
1/2	red onion
1 Tablespoon	red wine vinegar
1 Teaspoon	light brown sugar
1	2-inch piece English cucumber, coarsely grated
1/4 Cup	Greek-style plain yogurt
1/4 Teaspoon	minced garlic
2 Tablespoon	chopped fresh mint leaves

In a bowl mix lamb, garlic, cloves, cumin and some freshly ground pepper with your hands until well-combined. Shape into 4 burgers and chill until ready to cook.
Mix red onion with vinegar and sugar. Let marinate while you prepare sauce.
Squeeze cucumber to remove excess moisture then mix with yogurt, garlic and mint and season with salt and pepper. Chill.
Heat a ridged cast-iron grill pan. Lightly sprinkle burgers with kosher salt and brush with olive oil. Cook until browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes each side.
Meanwhile, split rolls and toast. When burgers are ready, assemble with baby spinach, tzatziki sauce, and drained marinated onions.