Mediterranean Lamb Burger
I love a good burger! But I also love a burger with a twist.
This lamb burger is blended with pork to balance the fat and the bold game flavor of lamb. The cucumber salad adds a bit of crunch from the cucumber and the lemon adds a bit of brightness that compliments the lamb. But the thing that really brings this burger to the next level is the whipped feta! This creamy and salty spread is exactly what this burger needs.
Make this burger at your next barbeque or dinner and you are sure to impress!
The Burger
1lb ground pork
1lb ground lamb
1 Tbsp chopped ginger
4 cloves, garlic minced
1/2 tsp Tarragon
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 cup cilantro
Directions
- Combine lamb, pork., and ginger. garlic, tarragon, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl
- Mix with your hands until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Separate the meat mixture into 8 even-sized balls.
- Flatten your patties until they are 1/2 inch thick.
- Cook on the grill or in a sauté pan until the internal temperature is 145 degrees.
Cucumber Salad
1 cucumber, medium diced
3 Roma tomatoes, medium diced
1/4 cup cilantro
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
1/2 tsp tarragon
1/2 tsp basil
Directions
- Combine lemon zest, lemon juice. basil and tarragon in a small bowl.
- Add cucumber, tomato, and cilantro.
- Mix together, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Whipped Feta
8 oz feta
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
Directions
- Add feta, cream cheese, and heavy cream to your mixer bowl or a medium bowl.
- Whip at high for 2 minutes with your countertop mixer or hand mixer.
It is Time to Build your Burger
1. Spread the whipped feta on the bottom of your bun. I used a gluten-free bun, this burger is also delicious without a bun!
2. Place your cooked burger onto the whipped feta bun.
3. Place a dollop of whipped feta on top of your lamb burger.
4. Place a spoonful of cucumber salad on top of the feta.
5. Place the other half of your bun on top, or enjoy sans bun.
Enjoy
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