Spicy Lamb Burgers
These juicy lamb burgers are a fun fresh take on regular burgers, with a kick from ground chiles, smoked paprika and ground cumin. Drizzled with yogurt sauce, and topped with more fresh herbs, these are a unique twist on an American classic. Serve them at your next cook out with an icy cold (gluten free) beer.
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 3 large scallions finely minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon ground New Mexican chile powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
For the Cucumber Sauce
- ½ cup low fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons finely grated cucumber
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch ground cumin
Instructions
- Heat a grill over medium-hot flames.
- Place lamb, shallot, herbs, spices, salt and pepper and feta cheese in a large mixing bowl. Mix together with your hands (or a fork) until evenly incorporated. Shape into four patties. Set aside.
- Mix ingredients for yogurt sauce and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Oil the grill and cook burgers for 5-7 minutes a side, or until done to your likeness.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with yogurt sauce and topped with additional fresh herbs like mint, thyme, or cilantro...and maybe a handful of baby spinach too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 32gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 704IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
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