Lamb Burgers

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This lamb burger recipe was the best one I made when I bought a selection of lamb cuts from a CSA and got several one-pound packages of ground lamb. Top them with Dijon mayonnaise, tomato slices, and baby greens.

Submitted by KLemons
Updated on June 17, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 (¼-pound) burgers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound ground lamb

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 4-inch sprig rosemary, chopped

  • 4 sprigs thyme, chopped

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

  • 4 thick slices tomato

  • 1 cup baby mixed salad greens

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Mix ground lamb, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.

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  3. Shape mixture into 4 patties.

    Overhead of four lamb patties resting on a baking sheet.

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  4. Place patties on the preheated grill and cook until firm and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Alternately, you can cook the patties to your desired degree of doneness. Rest patties while assembling toppings.

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  5. Mix mayonnaise and mustard together in a small bowl.

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  6. Spread 1 tablespoon on bottom of each hamburger bun; top each one with a lamb patty, tomato slice, and some greens. Sandwich with top bun to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

580 Calories
33g Fat
35g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 580
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 603mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 35g 71%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 164mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 712mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.