Lamb burgers with feta

Ingredients

• 450 grams ground lamb
• 1/3 cup (45 grams) plain breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, large
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp finely diced red onion
• 1 tbsp dry oregano
• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
• 1 tsp grated lemon rind
• 50 grams crumbled feta, optional
• 4 hamburger buns of your choice
• Cooking spray to grease your cooking surface
• tzatziki
• lettuce
• tomato slices
• red onions

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine: In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients you will use to make your lamb patties. This includes everything from the minced lamb to the feta if you are using it.

2. 2

   Mix: Using your hands mix the mixture well until it is well combined. Do not overmix.

3. 3

   Rest: Allow your lamb mixture to sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. If you will allow it to rest longer, keep the meat in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Divide and shape: Divide your lamb mixture into 4 equal parts and one by one roll them into a ball and then press flat to create a patty that is about 1/2 inch thick. If you have a burger press you can use that, but you don't have to.

5. 5

   Indent: Using your thumb make a small indentation in the center of your burger. See the Recipe Notes.

6. 6

   Heat up your outdoor grill and use cooking spray to grease your cooking surface. (See Recipe Notes).

7. 7

   Cook your lamb burgers over medium heat until internal temperature of your lamb burgers is 150 degrees Fahrenheit for medium (this should take a total of 8 - 10 minutes).

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   Rest: Remove from heat and let the lamb burgers rest for approximately 5 minutes; during this time the internal temperature should reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

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   Grill: If desired, lightly grill your hamburger buns as well.

10. 10

    Dress: We love these burgers topped with tzatziki, sliced tomatoes, lettuce and red onions however you can use any toppings of your choice.

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    Enjoy!!