Recipe provided by | CLEAN EATS & TREATS
INGREDIENTS
Lamb Burgers
1 pound ground American Lamb
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive tapenade, premade
1/2 tablespoon marjoram
1/2 tablespoon rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
TOPPINGS
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 head green leaf lettuce
4 brioche hamburger buns, toasted
WHIPPED FETA
4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
6 ounces crumbled feta
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
FOR THE MINT CHUTNEY (OPTIONAL)
1 bunch fresh cilantro
2-3 bunches fresh mint – stems removed (approximately 2 cups packed)
1-2 green chile peppers – seeded and chopped (such as serrano peppers)
1 teaspoon salt
1 white onion – peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 lemon – juiced
2 tablespoon water – plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin – (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Set grill to high (450 degrees) with lid up. Once smoking, close the lid and allow to pre-heat. About 15 minutes.
While the grill is pre-heating prepare your meat mixture and prep your toppings.
Add the ground lamb and the rest of the burger ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands, being careful not to over work the meat mixture.
Once well mixed, form mixture into four patties and press your thumb into the center of each. Set aside.
Wash and slice your toppings and prepare whipped feta. Set aside.
Place the burgers on the grill and cook until a crust forms, about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or about 5 minutes per side for well done. Only flipping once.
Transfer burgers to a plate to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Place burgers on buns and top with a generous smear of whipped feta.
Layer lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
WHIPPED FETA
Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth. Smother on anything and everything. Enjoy!
