G.L. Lamb Burgers with Feta Mayonnaise and Mint
May 17, 2015 in entrees, lunch, mid-week meals, recipes, best hamburgers, epicurious, lamb burgers, what to do with lamb< ground lamb. Read the original on: Lesley Stowe
Time to fire up the grill! This is my husband’s (G.L. are his initials) surefire method to impress anyone who likes lamb. If you haven’t tried a lamb burger, you’re in for a treat and will be hard pressed to go back to beef burgers. The secret is that ground lamb has a fair amount of fat, and that’s always the key to juicy burgers. These days, everyone buys extra-lean ground beef, but unfortunately fat equals flavour, and an extra-lean burger tends to be dry when cooked through. Lamb burgers, when cooked properly, always stay juicy and flavourful.
Makes 6 servings
- 2 1/2 lb (1.25 kg) ground lamb
- Â sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- Â 6 good-quality crusty hamburger rolls
-  5 oz (150 g) feta cheese (preferable sheep’s milk)
- Â 1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
- Â 1/3 cup (75 mL) mint jellyÂ
Preheat the barbecue to medium-low.
Using your hands, gently mix the lamb with salt and pepper to taste. Form into 6 patties (the patties may seem very generous, but the meat will shrink a lot during cooking). Place on the grill and cook until juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
Slice the rolls in half; toast rolls, cut side down, on the grill just until slightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, blend the feta with the mayonnaise. While meat is still warm, slather with the feta mixture. Spread a generous amount of mint jelly on each toasted roll; place the burgers in the rolls and serve.
**Extra recommended toppings: heirloom tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pickled pink onions
Read the original on: Lesley Stowe
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After over 15 years as one of Canada's top catering chefs and fine food shop owners, Lesley Stowe has now become "Cracker Queen" of North America with her award winning Raincoast Crisps. Here on her blog she shares recipes, entertaining tips, restaurant reviews and travel tales with fellow foodies across the globe.
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