These minty lamb burgers work well served either on pita bread or a bun. If you are using pita, a nice yogurt sauce with cilantro would enhance the already delicious flavor of the meat. Experiment with condiments and see what works best for you.
Prep Time: 13 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 1/4-pound burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 pounds ground lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
- olive oil
- pita bread or hamburger buns
Preparation:
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Combine lamb, egg, garlic, onion, and seasoning in bowl. Shape into 4 large patties. Brush with olive oil and place onto grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side. When meat is cooked through, remove from heat and serve on burger bun or pita bread.
