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Lamb Feta Burgers & Lemon Aioli
Juicy, tender lamb burgers with a lemon, garlic aioli to kick it up a notch!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 529 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Lamb Burgers with Lemon, Garlic and Mint Aioli
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1 medium clove garlic , grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 ounces feta cheese crumbles
- 4 hamburger rolls
- 2 lices Brie cheese optional
Aioli with Lemon, Garlic and Mint
- Separate 3 eggs reserve whites for another use
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1-2 tablespoon chopped mint
- about 1/2 c. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For Burgers
- Grate onion and garlic directly over bowl with ground lamb.
- Form into 4 Burgers, make an indentation in the center of one side.
- Place burgers with the indented side down.
- Grill burgers or cook in a grill pan with a bit of olive oil over high heat until nicely browned.
- Flip and top with cheese.
- We continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. (Rare). USDA recommends 160 degrees, these will be well done.
- Let burgers rest for 5 minutes.
- Top with desired toppings and Lemon, Garlic and Mint Aioli.
Cup of Yum
For Aioli
- Mince garlic.
- On a cutting board smash garlic and salt together with the side of a chef's knife to form a paste.
- Garlic should be well pasted.
- Place garlic paste, eggs and lemon juice in a food processor container.
- Turn food processor on and stream in olive oil in a very slow stream until the mixture emulsifies and becomes thick. About the consistency of mayonnaise.
- Add chopped mint and pepper
- If it becomes too thick you can add more lemon juice or a few drops of water to thin.
Notes
- Best when eaten fresh.
- It is best not to cook lamb over medium rare. 120-125°F/49-50°C
- Do not make extras.
Nutrition Information
Calories
529kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
674mg
(28%)
Potassium
336mg
(10%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1.5mg
(2%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 529
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 529kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 674mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.