Hamburguesa de cordero especiada con ensalada de hinojo, pepino y apio

Ingredientes

• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 1/2 teaspoon pestle-crushed smoked chili flakes
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1+1/2 teaspoons Pure Sea Salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon's zest
• 4 lightly toasted hamburger buns (kaiser rolls, ciabatta rolls, or Baguette Style Burger Buns),
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup Sweet Red Pepper & Graviera Cheese Spread

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Making the Spread: ---

2. 2

   Mix together: equal parts plain Greek yogurt, and Sweet Red Pepper & Graviera Cheese Spread. See notes for alternative sauce.

3. 3

   --- Making the Burger Patties: ---

4. 4

   Combine the spices: in a small bowl: cumin, oregano, ground coriander, crushed smoked chili flakes, lemon zest, pepper, and salt.

5. 5

   Add: in a large bowl, the ground lamb and the Mediterranean spice mix. Gently combine.

6. 6

   Form four 4oz patties: each around 3/4” thick and 4” round. Press a dimple in the center to prevent the patties from getting taller. Put the patties uncovered in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Heat: the electric grill at medium-high heat (400F) then reduce to 350F. You can use the flat or grill side. I prefer to use the flat surface.

8. 8

   Cook: lamb patties until browned, 5 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160F degrees.

9. 9

   Transfer: patties to a plate and let rest 10 minutes.

10. 10

    --- To Assemble: ---

11. 11

    Generously spread: the graviera cheese spread mixture on both buns and build each burger first with the lamb patty, followed by the slaw and top with the other bun.