GRILLED LAMB BURGERS

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Provided by luckycloud29

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground lamb
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1 T. dried oregano)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves (or 1 tea bag of peppermint tea leaves)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon rice wine (or any cooking wine)
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 pita breads (or rolls)

Steps:

Preheat grill to medium temperature (in the winter, we use the George Foreman grill with great results) In a large bowl, mix the lamb, cilantro, oregano, mint, and garlic.
Add rice wine, white wine vinegar, and honey to lamb mixture.
In a small bowl, mix the cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Throw spices into lamb mixture and mix well.
Shape into 4 patties.
Grill about 5 minutes on each side.
Serve burgers inside pita rounds or rolls.
Garnish as you like with sliced tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.9, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 681.2, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 24.6