Lamb Burgers
Kick off your grilling season with these easy lamb burgers! Featuring ground lamb and loaded with aromatics, they turn out ridiculously juicy and tender. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 263kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary
- 1 small onion grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, garlic, egg, cumin, salt, pepper, lemon zest, Rosemary, and onion and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into four patties. Press down in the center of each patty with your thumb. Place the patties in the fridge.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Lightly grease the grill grates with the olive oil.
- Once hot, add the lamb patties and cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 4 minutes or until the desired doneness is reached. For medium, aim for 140°F; for medium-well, 150°F; and for well-done, 165°F.
- Assemble the lamb patties into burgers with your favorite burger fixins.
Video
Notes
- Ground lamb from a butcher: Typically ground from lamb shoulder. If they grind it fresh, request it from this cut of lamb.
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above for the perfect lamb burger.
- Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, covered, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg | NET CARBS: 3g