Juicy Lamb Burgers With Red Wine Onions And Goat Cheese Recipe

Lamb's buttery flavor makes for the perfect pairing with wine-soaked onions and tart, creamy goat cheese for a burger that's as pretty as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cup sliced red onion
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon half & half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
- 1 pound ground lamb, portioned into patties
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- 1 cup jarred roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups baby salad greens
Instructions
- 1
To make the onions, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Once hot, add the onions and saute them for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and wine to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes or until tender and jammy.
- 5
Remove the skillet from the heat and set the onions aside to cool at room temperature.
- 6
To make the spread, place the goat cheese, half & half, olive oil, and chives in the bowl of a food processor.
- 7
Blend until smooth and transfer to a small bowl. Set aside.
- 8
Season the lamb patties with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- 9
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 10
Once hot, place the patties on the grill.
- 11
Cook the patties for 3 minutes per side or until lightly charred and cooked through.
- 12
To assemble the burgers, spread the toasted buns with the goat cheese mixture.
- 13
Divide the grilled burger patties between the bottom buns.
- 14
Top the burger patties with the red wine onions.
- 15
Top the onions with some of the jarred roasted tomatoes.
- 16
Top the tomatoes with salad greens.
- 17
Cap the burgers with the top buns and serve.
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