Mediterranean American Lamb Burgers with Whipped Feta
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"Clean Eats & Treats"Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
Lamb Burgers
- 1 pound ground American Lamb
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive tapenade, premade
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 tablespoon marjoram
- 1/2 tablespoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 brioche hamburger buns, toasted
Whipped Feta
- 6 ounces crumbled feta
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
Set grill to high, 450°F, with lid up. Once smoking, close the lid and allow to pre-heat, about 15 minutes.
For the Lamb Burgers: In a large mixing bowl, add lamb, egg, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley, tapenade, mint, marjoram, rosemary, salt and pepper; mix with your hands, being careful not to over work the meat mixture. Form mixture into 4 patties; press your thumb into the center of each. Set aside.
Place the burgers on the grill; cook until a crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare or about 5 minutes per side for well done. Only flip once. Transfer burgers to a plate to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
For the Whipped Feta: In a food processor, add feta, cream cheese and lemon juice; process until smooth.
To serve: Place burgers on buns; top with a generous smear of whipped feta. Layer lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions. Serve immediately.
USDA recommends the following time and temperature parameters
Ground Lamb
Internal temperature of 160°F
All Other Cuts
Internal temperature of 145°F, with a 3 minute rest
