Lamb Burger
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Credit: Andr&ecaute; Baranowski
3 tbsp. minced yellow onion
12 oz. ground lamb
4 oz. ground pork
2 tsp. dijon mustard
1 tsp. each finely chopped parsley,
mint, and dill
1 tsp. dried Greek oregano
1⁄2 tsp. ground coriander
1⁄2 tsp. ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 scallion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
1⁄3 cup crumbled feta cheese
10 leaves baby arugula
8 black olives in oil, drained, pitted,
and roughly chopped
8 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
and roughly chopped
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 hamburger buns, toasted
1. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in an 8" skillet over high heat. Add onions; cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer onions to a plate; let cool. In a bowl, mix onions, lamb, pork, mustard, herbs, spices, garlic, scallions, and salt and pepper. Form meat into two 1"-thick patties; set aside.
2. Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or heat a gas grill to medium-high (or heat a tablespoon of canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat). Grill burgers, flipping once, until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium rare. In a small bowl, combine feta, arugula, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes; toss with the remaining oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Place each burger on the bottom half of a bun and top each with the vegetables and bun top.
Pairing Note A juicy, spicy red like the Cristom Vineyards Syrah 2005 ($30), from Oregon, complements this lamb burger, with its vibrant flavor. —Ania Zawieja
MAKES 2 BURGERS
I made these for the first time last weekend. What a delicous burger! The burgers were so moist and juicy although I agreed with my husband longer cooking time on a lower temp is necessary to dry up the excess moisture of the meat. I loved the flavor combination of the burger, pasley and especially that added pop of balsamic vinegar. It was so delicious! I will definitely make them again!
Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
Lisa
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