CHEF JOHN'S LAMB MOUSSAKA BURGER
I love lamb burgers and I've been daydreaming recently about a lamb burger based on the famous Greek casserole, Moussaka. For those of you who don't know, moussaka is a stunning blend of spiced ground lamb, tomato, and eggplant, topped with a creamy, cheesy white sauce. I decided to integrate the eggplant right into the burger itself, instead of topping the burger with cooked slices.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir diced onion with 1 teaspoon salt until onion is slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir until eggplant is opaque and softened, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Stir garlic, 1 teaspoon black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and oregano into eggplant mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate and cool completely. Cover plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.
- Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and flour together in a saucepan over medium-high heat until golden and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour milk into butter-flour mixture, whisking constantly as it simmers and forms a smooth, thick sauce, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg, a pinch black pepper, and a pinch cayenne pepper. Remove from heat and stir Parmesan cheese into milk mixture until melted.
- Combine lamb, chilled eggplant mixture, and a pinch of salt together in a bowl. Form into four patties and place on a plate. Cover the plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate until just before cooking.
- Place tomato slices in a shallow bowl. Season tomatoes with chopped mint, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Pour rice vinegar over the top and toss to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burgers until slightly pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.
- Spread desired amount of cheese sauce onto both sides of each hamburger bun. Place burger on bottom bun, place 2 tomato slices atop the burger, and place top half of the bun over the tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1132.5 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
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Delilah Walker
[email protected]Amazing! This recipe is a keeper. The burgers were so flavorful and juicy. The yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I can't wait to make these again!
Frank James
[email protected]This was my first time making moussaka, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Pashupati Bhatt
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
GOLAM RABBI
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The lamb patties were dry and tough, and the eggplant was undercooked. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.
Light Heartedtarot
[email protected]Meh.
simina jarcau
[email protected]I love moussaka, but I've never had it in burger form before. This recipe was a great way to change things up. The burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was a perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again!
ytzel ruedas
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up with a mushy mess. Maybe I'll try again when I have more time.
Momen Ashraf
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for a party and everyone loved it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the eggplant was divine. Will definitely make this again!
Shah Zaib
[email protected]Just made this for dinner and it was a big hit with the family! The flavors were spot on and the instructions were easy to follow. We'll definitely be making this again.
Zulkifal Khan
[email protected]This moussaka burger was a delightful culinary experience! The combination of flavors and textures was superb. The lamb patty was juicy and flavorful, while the eggplant and potato layers added a nice balance of softness and crispness. The yogurt sau