Best Lamb Burgers With Bell Pepper Relish Recipes

GREEK LAMB BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat an outdoor gas grill or an indoor griddle to medium (if working with an indoor griddle or skillet, you can just heat it once you prepare the meat mixture).
• Add the ground lamb (or mix of lamb and beef) to a mixing bowl. Add grated onions, garlic, fresh herbs, oregano, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and mix until everything is well combined.
• Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal balls. Using both hands, work meat into smooth spheres, then lightly press to form into patties. Arrange the patties on a large tray or dish, and with the tip of your thumb, press lightly to form a shallow, somewhat wide, depression into the center of each patty. (see cook's tip #2 below) Cover and refrigerate, if you have the time.
• Lightly oil the grill grates (or indoor griddle) and arrange the burger patties on top. Grill over medium heat, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once midway through cooking (internal temperature for a medium burger should register 160 degrees F. Adjust cooking time according to your desired doneness.)
• Allow the lamb burgers to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve in pita pockets (or buns), with tztaziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions. If you like add kalamata olives and a sprinkle of feta.

LAMB BURGERS WITH FENNEL AND HOT PEPPER MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Trim, core and quarter the fennel. Roughly chop 1/4 cup fronds. Thinly slice the fennel (use a mandoline if you have one) and combine with the red onion, fennel fronds, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl. Toss and season with salt.
• Combine the mayonnaise and cherry peppers in a mini food processor and puree until smooth. (Alternatively, finely mince the cherry peppers and stir into the mayonnaise.) Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Form the lamb into 4 thin patties, about 4 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the burgers and cook until well browned, about 2 minutes per side for medium.
• Add the arugula to the fennel salad and toss to combine. Serve the burgers on the buns; top with the mayonnaise mixture and fennel salad. Serve with potato chips.

GRILLED SPICY LAMB BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Place the lamb in a large bowl, and mix with the mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, sherry, vinegar, and molasses. Season with cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
• Brush grill grate with oil. Grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. Heat the pita pocket briefly on the grill. Serve burgers wrapped in pitas with feta cheese.