**Grilled Lamb Burgers with Marinated Red Onions and Dill Slaw: A Flavorful Fusion of Mediterranean and American Delights**
Succulent, juicy, and packed with a symphony of flavors, these Grilled Lamb Burgers are an extraordinary culinary creation that seamlessly blends the vibrant zest of the Mediterranean with the hearty comfort of American classics. Marinated in a tantalizing blend of herbs, spices, and tangy lemon juice, our succulent lamb patties are grilled to perfection, delivering a burst of savory goodness in every bite. Nestled between soft, lightly toasted buns, these burgers become the epitome of indulgence. Accompanying these delectable patties are vibrant red onions, delicately marinated in a zesty mixture of vinegar, sugar, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Their tangy, slightly sweet flavor adds a refreshing contrast to the richness of the lamb. As a perfect complement, a refreshing dill slaw, bursting with the crisp crunch of cabbage, carrots, and red onions, tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing, provides a cooling balance to the savory intensity of the burgers. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your soul satisfied with this irresistible dish that celebrates the harmonious fusion of Mediterranean and American culinary traditions.
LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI AND GRILLED ONION
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
- Combine the lamb, coriander and 3 tablespoons of the mint in a large bowl. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Season with salt and pepper. Place the patties on the hot (direct heat) side of the grill, directly over the coals. Grill until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Move the patties to the cool (indirect heat) side of the grill.
- Drizzle the onion slices with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the hot (direct heat) side of the grill and cook until softened and charred, 3 to 4 minutes, moving the slice over to the cool (indirect heat) side to finish cooking if needed.
- For the tzatziki, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon zest and garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon mint in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, spoon some tzatziki onto a roll, top with a burger and a slice of grilled onion and close the roll.
GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED LAMB BURGERS WITH CARAMELIZED RED ONIONS
Lamb burgers are a great way to switch up burger night at home. Change is good, y'all! Lamb has more of an earthy, gamey flavor than beef, and it's completely delicious paired with creamy goat cheese and deeply caramelized onions. If your burger night needs a little relief from the same old same old, give these a go.
Provided by Dennis Prescott
Categories HarperCollins Hamburger Lamb Goat Cheese Cheese Dinner Onion Beer Bacon Arugula
Yield Makes 4 burgers
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the onions:
- In a 3-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and salt, toss to combine, and cover. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring several times to ensure that the onion does not stick to the pan. Add the beer, stir, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. If the onion is deeply caramelized and the liquid has mostly evaporated, it's perfection. If not, cook for a few minutes more. Set aside.
- Make the burgers:
- In a large bowl, combine the lamb, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, and mint. Mix well. Set aside 4 tablespoons of the lamb mixture and divide the remaining lamb into four equal portions. Shape them into patties slightly larger than the width of the burger bun. Using your thumb, make a well in the center of each patty, going halfway through the lamb.
- Divide the goat cheese into four portions and place them in the thumb divots. Flatten each tablespoon of reserved burger mixture into a disc and place on top of the goat cheese. Pinch the edges to encase the cheese in the lamb. Season both sides of each patty with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Fry the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Place the burgers on the buns and top each with 1 tablespoon mayo, some caramelized onions, bacon, and 1/4 cup arugula.
GRILLED LAMB BURGERS
If you have never prepared lamb burgers, I highly recommend you try this recipe. Serve on hamburger buns with lots of mango chutney and cream cheese. Also good with lettuce, tomato and red onion.
Provided by Jo
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes Lamb
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix the lamb, egg, oregano, sherry, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, green onions, mint, cilantro, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl with your hands until evenly blended. Form into five patties.
- Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 113.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 369.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
GRILLED SPICY LAMB BURGERS
Something new for all the grill-daddies! An EASY burger to make, and guests rave over this one.
Provided by Alan Hollister
Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes Lamb
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium heat.
- Place the lamb in a large bowl, and mix with the mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, sherry, vinegar, and molasses. Season with cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. Shape into 4 patties.
- Brush grill grate with oil. Grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. Heat the pita pocket briefly on the grill. Serve burgers wrapped in pitas with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1003.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
GRILLED CUMIN LAMB WITH SPICY ONIONS
Yogurt makes a great base for a marinade, adding a milky tang and helping to tenderize all kinds of meats. In this case, the yogurt is spiked with aromatics - toasted cumin, green chile, herbs, and plenty of ginger and garlic - which impart complex flavors to a butterflied leg of lamb destined for the grill. Lightly pickled, spicy onions make a bright garnish here, but you can skip them if it seems like one step too many. Instead, just slice up a red onion and scatter the raw slivers over the top of the meat for a contrasting crunch. If you'd rather cook this inside, you can broil it instead of grilling.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories meat, main course
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Grate the zest from one of the limes and squeeze the juice. Reserve both separately. Cut the other lime into wedges and save for serving.
- Cut one onion into wedges; put into a blender and add lime zest. Halve remaining onion and slice it very thinly; put slices into a sieve and rinse well with cold water. Transfer onion slices to a small bowl.
- Add lime juice to bowl with onion slices, sprinkle lightly with salt, sugar and cayenne. Toss well and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until serving.
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the blender with the onion and lime zest. Add yogurt, mint, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, ginger, black pepper, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne. Blend until smooth.
- Place the lamb on a rimmed baking sheet, bowl or in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade all over lamb, turning to make sure it is thoroughly coated. Cover lamb (or close the bag), and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Heat the grill (or broiler). Wipe lamb with paper towels, removing most of the yogurt mixture. Grill or broil lamb until a digital thermometer reads 115 degrees for rare, or 125 for medium (about 6 to 15 minutes per side, depending on how you like your meat and how thick the lamb is). If the meat starts to char before it's done, move it to a cooler part of the grill to finish cooking. Or if broiling, move it farther away from the broiler's heat source.
- Transfer to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Arrange meat on a platter, spooning any juices from the cutting board over the slices, and top with more mint, cilantro, the spicy onions, yogurt if you like, and a sprinkling of flaky salt. Serve immediately, with the lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 363, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 586 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- Choose high-quality lamb: Opt for ground lamb with a good fat content (around 20%) for juicy and flavorful burgers.
- Season the lamb well: Use a combination of spices and herbs to enhance the flavor of the lamb. Common choices include cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano, and mint.
- Don't overmix the lamb: Overmixing can result in tough burgers. Mix the lamb just until the ingredients are combined.
- Form the burgers gently: Handle the lamb mixture gently to avoid compacting it. Shape the burgers into patties that are about 1-inch thick and 4 inches in diameter.
- Chill the burgers before grilling: Chilling the burgers for at least 30 minutes helps them hold their shape better on the grill.
- Marinate the red onions: Marinating the red onions in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and water helps to mellow their flavor and add a tangy sweetness to the burgers.
- Toast the buns: Toasting the buns adds a nice smoky flavor and a crispy texture.
- Assemble the burgers to your liking: Add your favorite toppings and condiments to the burgers, such as lettuce, tomato, cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
Grilled lamb burgers with marinated red onions and dill are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The lamb burgers are juicy and flavorful, while the marinated red onions add a tangy sweetness. The dill adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the burgers. Serve the burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings and condiments for a complete meal.
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