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Lamb Burgers





Yields
Makes 6 servings




Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins

These juicy burgers are a nice alternative to hamburgers. Roasted piquillo peppers add a sweet, clean taste to the burgers, but you can use regular roasted red peppers instead. If you're serving the burgers with the deep-fried french fries, undercook the burgers slightly and keep them warm in a low oven while you cook the fries for the second time.

Lamb Burgers




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Dan Becker
 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
 1/4 cup chopped roasted piquillo or other red peppers (see Notes)
 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  Freshly ground black pepper
 1 wide, crusty loaf, such as a bâtard
 2 tablespoons olive oil
  Pea and Mint Relish
Step 1
1

In a large bowl, mix lamb, rosemary, roasted peppers, salt, and pepper to taste. Form into 6 burgers about 3/4 in. thick. Put on a plate, cover, and refrigerate 2 hours.

Step 2
2

Cut 12 slices, each about 1/2 in. thick, from bread and save the rest for another use. Lightly brush slices all over with olive oil.

Step 3
3

With a silicone brush or oiled paper towels, lightly oil a charcoal grill over a solid bed of hot coals or a gas grill on high heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 3 seconds). Lightly toast bread on grill, turning once, and transfer to a platter.

Step 4
4

Lay burgers on grill; close lid on gas grill. Cook burgers, turning once, until they're done the way you like, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Set each burger on a slice of grilled bread. Top with pea relish, then remaining bread.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per burger.

Step 6
6

 

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 418Calories from Fat 47
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 7.5g38%
Cholesterol 76mg26%
Sodium 890mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Protein 24g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.