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Lamb Burger Recipe
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Lamb Burger Recipe

The Lamb Burger Recipe features ground lamb formed into patties, cooked in butter and oil for a rich flavor. These are topped with melting jack cheese and served on toasted buns with spinach or spring greens. An accompanying kale and mint pesto introduces a fresh, herbaceous note that pairs well with the lamb's depth, creating a flavorful and satisfying sandwich option.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 beautiful burgers
Calories: 806 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Kale and Mint Pesto:
  • 4 cups kale chopped, tightly packed green leaves
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 3 cloves garlic large
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ cup walnut oil
For the Lamb Burgers
  • 1 pound ground lamb meat
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 3 Hamburger Bun
  • 3 lices jack cheese
  • spinach or spring green mix, handful

Instructions

To make the mint and kale pesto:
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  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the pesto except for the oil in a food processor or blender. Pulse the blender/food processor to chop the ingredients.
  2. Leaving the food machine on a medium speed, slowly add the oil while the it is processing.
  3. Pour the pesto into a bowl or container and set aside.
To prepare the lamb burgers:
  1. Form three burger patties out of one pound of lamb meat.
  2. Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium and add the butter and oil and allow it to melt.
  3. Once the skillet has heated completely, place the three burger patties on it and allow them to cook 5 minutes.
  4. Flip the patties and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  5. Add the slices of cheese on top and cook until cheese is melted (you can place a cover over the skillet to help melt the cheese), or until meat is cooked to desired “done-ness”
  6. While the burgers are cooking, put your oven on the broil setting and put the buns in the oven cut-side up to allow them to toast. Keep an eye on them and remove them once they’re golden brown and crispy.
  7. Prepare your burgers by spreading kale mint pesto on top of the patty and add spring greens.
  8. Serve with sweet potato fries and diiiive in!!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Burger (of 3) Calories 806kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 56g (86%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 beautiful burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 806

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Burger (of 3)
Calories 806kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 56g 86%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

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