
Lamb burgers are a great alternative to ground beef burgers. Serve with Moroccan salsa and they're sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 3/4 pounds ground lamb
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 4 large cracked-wheat hamburger buns, split horizontally
- 1 1/3 cups thinly sliced Bibb lettuce
- Mayonnaise
Steps
- For burgers: Stir shallot, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin in large bowl to blend.
- Add lamb and mix gently to combine.
- Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Arrange on small baking sheet.
- Gourmet the Easy Way: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
- Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
- Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes; transfer to work surface.
- Place lettuce and large spoonful of salsa on each bun bottom.
- Grill burgers until slightly charred and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Place 1 burger on each bun. Top each with mayonnaise and bun top. Serve with remaining salsa.














