Turkish-Style Lamb Burgers with Walnut Sauce
Turkish-Style Lamb Burgers with Walnut Sauce is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Pour boiling-hot water over bulgur with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and soak 15 minutes, then drain in a sieve.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPour boiling-hot water over bulgur with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and soak 15 minutes, then drain in a sieve.
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt (1/8 teaspoon) using a large heavy knife, then transfer to a food processor and blend with remaining sauce ingredients until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl.
Preheat broiler.
Pulse onion and herbs in cleaned processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl and stir in bulgur, lamb, paprika, allspice, pepper, cayenne, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until just combined.
Form lamb mixture into 4 patties (4 inches in diameter).
Arrange pitas on a baking sheet.
Brush with oil, then lightly dust with paprika and season with pepper.
Broil on lowest rack until toasted, 1 to 3 minutes (watch to prevent burning).
Keep pitas warm, loosely covered with foil, while broiling burgers.
Oil rack of a broiler pan and heat 4 inches from heat until hot, 3 to 5 minutes.
Broil burgers, turning over once, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes total.
Serve burgers on pitas, topped with sauce.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.