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Grilled Spicy Lamb Burgers

SUBMITTED BY: Alan Hollister PHOTO BY: BANYO

"Something new for all the grill-daddies! An EASY burger to make, and guests rave over this one."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 62 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sherry
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 pita bread rounds
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat grill for medium heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

FOOTNOTES

  • Wine Tip
  • Try with a Syrah.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JOSIE
These burgers turned out really good. My husband makes his own version that is very similar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by Dr Cubby
Holy Cow! This Lamb kicks-Ass! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SNOHFLAKE
Fabulous flavor. I wouldn't change a thing to the recipe for the burgers. Even when cooked all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SUSANDEWEGER
These were fantastic - even with the variety of substitutions I had to make (7 mos pregnant... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by Patti
EXCELLENT... I took this recipe and made small meatballs and baked in the oven... then served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by JADE_RAIN
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!! I raise sheep, so always have lots of lamb on hand and I am always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by Leadbelly
Mighty tasty burgers! I substituted dark corn syrup for the molasses, and white wine for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by kim*designer
We love our food highly seasoned, and these were wonderful for our first meal from the 4-H... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Donna
Ooh so goood! Made it exactly as written, I didn't find it to be dry at all (and I'm one to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by EGAUVIN