Grilled Lamb Burgers W/ Marinated Red Onions, Dill & Sliced |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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DH and I made these tasty lamb burgers from the Grilling 2010 magazine a couple of nights ago. I really liked these burgers. The fresh dill in my garden wasn't looking so hot, so I subbed 1 Tb dried dill. This worked, but I'm sure the fresh would be even better. I would definitely make these again. Prep time includes 15 mins marinating time. Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs ground lamb |
2 teaspoons sweet paprika |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1 small garlic clove, minced, smashed to a paste |
kosher salt, to taste |
6 ounces feta, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 8) |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill |
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced |
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 teaspoon granulated sugar |
4 whole wheat pita bread, warmed |
1 tomato, 4 thin slices |
1 english cucumber, 8 thin slices |
Directions:
1. Prepare a medium charcoal or gas grill fire. Clean and oil the grill grates. Gently mix the lamb with the paprika, oregano, garlic, and 1 tsp salt. Shape it into four 1/2 inch thick patties.
2. On a large plate, lay out the slices of feta and sprinkle with the olive oil and 1 Tb of the dill.
3. In a small bowl, toss the onion with the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and the remaining 1 Tb dill, and let sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Grill the burgers on one side until they have good grill marks, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until it has good grill marks, too, and the burgers are just light pink inside (make a nick with a paring knife), about 5 minutes for medium doneness.
5. Serve the burgers in the warmed pita with the feta, tomato, cucumber, and a heaping 1 tsp of pickled onions.
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