Description
Grilled Lamb Burger with Feta transforms your backyard BBQ into Mediterranean feast. These juicy burgers pack bold flavor with fresh herbs, tangy feta, and hint of spice in just 23 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, loosely filled
- 10 fresh mint leaves, 1-2 inches
- 6 fresh basil leaves, 4-5 inches
- 1 red jalapeño pepper
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
1. Cut stem off jalapeño and remove seeds. Wearing gloves prevents burning your hands from oils. Cut pepper into several coarse pieces and set aside.
2. Place ground lamb in mixing bowl with salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix just to combine seasonings throughout. Don’t overwork meat or burgers will be dense.
3. Add herbs, jalapeño, garlic, and two to three 2-inch strips of lemon zest to food processor. Use vegetable peeler to remove just yellow part of peel. Pulse several times until everything breaks down.
4. Transfer herb mixture from food processor into bowl with seasoned lamb. Add feta cheese crumbles and gently work everything together with hands. Mix just until combined to keep burgers tender.
5. Divide mixture into four equal portions. Gently shape each into patty about 3/4-inch thick. Make small indent in center with thumb to prevent bulging during cooking.
6. Preheat grill to 450°F. Clean grates thoroughly and brush with oil to prevent sticking. Proper grill prep makes all the difference.
7. Place patties on hot grill and close lid. Cook 3 minutes without moving. Flip and cook covered 4 minutes on second side. Flip once more for 1 final minute for perfect medium doneness.
8. Remove burgers from grill and let rest 10 minutes. This allows juices to redistribute throughout meat. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat. Mix just until ingredients combine evenly for tender, light burgers.
Oil grill grates right before adding patties. This creates non-stick surface and helps achieve beautiful grill marks.
Make indent in center before grilling. Burgers puff up in middle as they cook. Thumbprint ensures even cooking.
Freeze formed patties 15 minutes before grilling. This firms them up so they hold together better and develop better crust.
Form patties up to 24 hours ahead. Place parchment between layers and refrigerate. Flavors meld together for even better taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek