Lamb Burger

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4.8

8 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    3

  • Calories

    643 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Lamb Burger

A Xinjiang-inspired lamb burger that uses cumin, chili flakes and Sichuan peppercorns for a spiced up burger patty, served with chili crisp mayo on a brioche bun. These lamb burgers are perfect for you if you like bold flavors!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili flakes Chinese
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn ground
  • 1 lb lamb ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Kewpie brand
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Chinkiang vinegar (or distilled vinegar)
  • 3 Brioche buns burger buns
  • 3 lices cheddar cheese
  • 2 tomato sliced
  • 1 small head lettuce
  • 1 red onion , thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spice mix: Add the Chinese chili flakes, cumin powder, fennel seeds, and Sichuan peppercorns into a small bowl. Mix well.
  2. Prepare the lamb patty: In a large bowl, add the ground lamb, the spice mix and salt. Use your hand to mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spice. Divide the spiced lamb meat into 3 even balls (*Footnote 1). Shape each ball into a burger patty, and place meat in the fridge.
  3. Mix the burger sauce: Combine the kewpie mayo, chili crispy, ketchup and vinegar in a small bowl. Stir to mix well.
  4. Cook the burger buns: Toast the burger buns in a 350°F (176°C) oven until warmed through.
  5. Cook the burger patties: Heat oil in a heavy pan (or a grill), preferably a cast iron pan, over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook lamb patties in batches. Carefully lay the patties in the pan, press down on them to sear the bottom until browned, 2 minutes or so. Flip the burgers, press and cook for 1 minute. Add the cheese slice and cook for another minute, until the bottom has browned and the cheese melted. Cook the rest of the patties the same way.
  6. To assemble: Spread a generous amount of burger sauce on both cut sides of the burger buns. On the bottom bun, add lettuce, onion, tomato, and burger patty with cheese, finishing with the top bun. Enjoy!

Notes

  • I found it’s a bit lacking to use 1 lb lamb to make 4 burgers. Because ground lamb is quite fatty and it releases a lot of grease during cooking, the burger patty will end up quite thin once cooked. Alternatively, you can make 4 smash burger patties, and stack them into double cheese burgers. It’s very satisfying either way!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 643kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 60.4g (20%) Protein 26.9g (54%) Fat 32.2g (50%) Saturated Fat 10.4g (52%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 881mg (37%) Potassium 449mg (10%) Fiber 3.2g (13%) Sugar 10.9g (22%) Calcium 367mg (37%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 643 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 643kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 60.4g 20%
Protein 26.9g 54%
Fat 32.2g 50%
Saturated Fat 10.4g 52%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 881mg 37%
Potassium 449mg 10%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Sugar 10.9g 22%
Calcium 367mg 37%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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