LAMB BURGERS WITH CHARRED TOMATOES AND FETA

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Lamb Burgers with Charred Tomatoes and Feta image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
1 pound ground lamb
Vegetable oil, for brushing the grill grates
4 brioche buns, sliced in half through the middle
Tztaziki Spread (see recipe below)
Charred Tomatoes and Feta (see recipe below)
1 Persian cucumber
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill fronds
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rings
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing grill grates
Kosher salt
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Add the cumin, coriander, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, cinnamon and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to a small bowl and stir to combine. Add the ground lamb to a large bowl and break up slightly with a fork. Add the spice mixture to the lamb and using clean hands, mix the meat so the spice mixture is evenly dispersed. Form the meat into 4 equal size patties to fit the size of the buns.
  • Brush the grates of an outdoor grill with oil and preheat to medium-high. On one side of the grill add the burgers and cook until the internal temperature is 145 degrees F, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the burgers to a plate. Once you remove the burgers, place the buns, cut side- down on the grill to lightly toast, about 2 minutes.
  • To assemble burgers: Lay buns on a clean work surface, cut side-up. Spread the Tzatziki Sauce evenly on the top and bottom halves of the buns. Place a patty on each of the bottom buns and top with Charred Tomatoes and Feta. Place the top buns on and serve.
  • Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Using clean hands, squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the cucumber. Add it to a small bowl and stir in the sour cream, dill, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Add the tomatoes to a large bowl and place the onions on top. Add the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and, using clean hands, rub the onions so they are coated in olive oil, but try to keep them intact in their rings. Lay the onions on a plate or rimmed baking sheet. The residual salt and oil will have dripped down to the tomatoes, so give them a slight toss to coat them. Skewer the tomatoes on a metal or wood skewer. This will help them not fall through the grates of the grill. (If using a wood skewer then be sure to soak in water for 30 minutes before using.)
  • Brush the grates of an outdoor grill with oil and preheat to medium-high. Add the onions and tomatoes and grill until the onions are charred in places and the tomatoes are slightly bursting, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the onions and tomatoes and add to a medium bowl. Using kitchen shears, roughly cut up the onions and tomatoes. Add the crumbled feta and toss to combine. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Yared Gidey
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These burgers were amazing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the charred tomatoes and feta were the perfect topping.


Nnene Portia
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I loved the flavor of these burgers, but they were a bit difficult to keep together. I think I would use a finer grind of lamb next time.


Millie Forts
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The burgers were good, but the charred tomatoes were a bit too smoky for my taste.


Sabrina Reid
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These burgers were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add some more moisture next time, maybe by using ground lamb that has a higher fat content.


John Mclean
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but these burgers were really good. The charred tomatoes and feta helped to balance out the flavor of the lamb.


Angelynn White
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These burgers were really flavorful. I loved the combination of lamb, charred tomatoes, and feta.


Monika Savevska
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I made these burgers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


pie s
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These burgers were delicious! I especially loved the charred tomatoes.


Mark Ashton
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my burgers turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Joseph Glasser
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These burgers were amazing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the charred tomatoes and feta were the perfect topping.


Jasim Ahmed
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I loved the flavor of these burgers, but they were a bit difficult to keep together. I think I would use a finer grind of lamb next time.


Rahul Verma
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The burgers were good, but the charred tomatoes were a bit too smoky for my taste.


Dahassle Haus
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These burgers were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add some more moisture next time, maybe by using ground lamb that has a higher fat content.


Amisha Rai
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but these burgers were really good. The charred tomatoes and feta helped to balance out the flavor of the lamb.


Jalaalat Suga
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I followed the recipe exactly and the burgers turned out perfectly. They were cooked evenly and the flavors were amazing.


Mf 10
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These burgers were delicious! I loved the combination of lamb, charred tomatoes, and feta.


Manoj Baniya
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I've made these burgers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is juicy and flavorful, and the charred tomatoes and feta are the perfect complement.


mpho masoma
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These lamb burgers were a hit with my family! The charred tomatoes and feta added a delicious depth of flavor.