Grilled Lamb Burgers With Mint

Name: Grilled Lamb Burgers With Mint
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; 1 large egg, slightly beaten; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Allepo pepper, or red pepper flakes; 4 pita breads, or hamburger buns; 2 red peppers, roasted; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup grated cucumber, drained; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Minty lamb burgers, best served on pita or buns, pair wonderfully with a homemade yogurt sauce or red pepper aioli.

⭐ 4.2 (12 reviews) Prep: 13 minCook: 10 minTotal: 23 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner Lunch Sandwich

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern

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Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, chopped onion, bread crumbs, chopped mint, egg, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and Aleppo pepper, omitting salt.
Mix well, then form into 4 patties and create a thumb indentation in the center of each.
Oil grill grates thoroughly.
Place patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
Remove cooked burgers from the grill and tent with foil.
Brush buns with oil, then toast on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
If using pita, wrap in foil and warm on the grill for 3-4 minutes per side.
Assemble burgers with desired toppings.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 656 kcal

Carbohydrate: 63 g

Cholesterol: 156 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 40 g

Saturated Fat: 10 g

Sodium: 1226 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 26 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g