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Mediterranean Lamb Lettuce-Wrap Burgers with Cucumber–Dill Yogurt Sauce + Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

A fun, different weeknight: juicy lamb burgers (ground lamb on sale) seasoned with cumin and garlic, grilled or stovetop-seared, then tucked into crisp romaine with a quick cucumber-dill yogurt sauce. Sweet potato wedges roast alongside for that fry-night feel—lighter and fresher.

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Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz $9.99/lb (sale)
  • Organic Romaine Lettuce 1 package (use the largest leaves for wraps) $3.50 (sale)
  • Organic long English cucumber (or organic cucumber) 1/2 large cucumber, grated or finely diced $3.99 (or $1.49)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2 Tbsp chopped $2.79/0.5 oz
  • Organic sweet potato (or white sweet potato) 1 medium (about 12–14 oz), cut into wedges $2.49/lb (or $2.79/lb)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic bulbs 2 cloves, minced (1 for burgers, 1 for sauce) $2.79/3 ct
  • Organic jumbo red onion 1/4 onion, very thin-sliced $2.49/lb
  • Plain yogurt (Greek preferred) 1/2 cup
  • Lemon 1/2 (juice)
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Ground coriander (optional) 1/2 tsp
  • Olive oil 1–2 Tbsp
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional: smoked paprika or chili flakes pinch

Instructions

  1. Prep + roast: Heat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato wedges with 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional paprika/chili. Roast on a sheet pan until browned and tender, 25–30 minutes, flipping once.
  2. Make the cucumber-dill sauce: In a bowl, mix yogurt, cucumber, dill, 1 minced garlic clove, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside (it gets better as it sits).
  3. Mix lamb patties: In a bowl, combine ground lamb, cumin, optional coriander, 1 minced garlic clove, 3/4 tsp salt, and black pepper. Form into 2 large patties (or 3 smaller). Press a slight dimple in the center of each.
  4. Cook burgers (grill or stove): Grill over medium-high (or sear in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high) until nicely browned and cooked to your liking, about 3–4 minutes per side for medium (adjust for thickness). Rest 3 minutes.
  5. Build wraps: Separate romaine leaves (use 2–3 leaves per person). Add thin-sliced red onion, place burger on top, spoon over cucumber-dill sauce.
  6. Serve: Plate with sweet potato wedges and extra sauce for dipping.

Health notes: ~700–900 calories per serving (depends on bun vs. lettuce wrap and wedge portion). Moderately healthy: great protein, lots of fresh crunch; lamb is richer, so balance with yogurt sauce and veg-forward serving.

Drink pairing: Wine: Washington Syrah (peppery + lamb-friendly). Beer: a dry amber ale or pilsner.

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