Grilled Lamb Burgers with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise
Grilled Lamb Burgers with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise have a much richer taste than the traditional hamburger, but they are just as simple and fast to make. Lamb can be kind of tricky to cook, so be very careful not to overcook the burgers, or the lamb will become rather dry.
Equipment
- 1 nonstick grill pan or skillet
- 1 bowl
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
- 1¼ lbs lean ground lamb
- ¼ cup finely minced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup light or fat free mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (about 1/2 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint (I personally don’t care for mint, so I use parsley and it comes out great. Mint and lamb however, are a great combo)
- 4 whole wheat hamburger rolls
- burger fixins’ (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle - whatever you like!)
Instructions
- Mix the lamb, onion, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl. Shape into 4 burgers. Spray a nonstick grill pan, or skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium high heat.
- Cook the burgers until browned on the outside and done to taste (4-5 minutes PER SIDE for medium, 6-7 for well). Try to flip the burgers only once during cooking to avoid losing too much “juice”.
- Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and mint in a small bowl. Spread this mixture onto the buns, then add your burger and toppings.
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Notes
Customize your toppings: While the lemon-garlic mayo is a fantastic accompaniment, feel free to get creative with additional toppings. Consider adding fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, sliced red onions, or even crumbled feta cheese to enhance the flavor profile of your burger.