American Lamb Kefta Burgers with Spicy Whipped Feta

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Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes


INGREDIENTS

3 pounds ground American Lamb

1 medium red onion, grated or minced

8 cloves garlic, minced

1 lemon, zested with microplane zester

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint

2 teaspoons coriander

2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

Kosher salt

1 cucumber, sliced thin

Easy Pickled Red Onions

6 to 8 burger buns

SPICY WHIPPED FETA

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 to 1/3 cup jarred sliced hot cherry peppers

1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, lemon zest, mint, coriander, cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Season generously with Kosher salt. Form mixture into 6 to 8 burgers.

Heat grill over medium-high heat. Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, flipping once halfway through cooking. Let rest for 5 minutes after cooking before serving.

Place a lamb kefta burger on each bun and top generously with spicy whipped feta, sliced cucumber, and pickled onions. Devour immediately.

SPICY WHIPPED FETA

Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until very smooth. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.