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Grilled Lamb Burgers

May 24th, 2012

Grilled Lamb Burger

I am writing this from mid air somewhere over the mid west. I have spent the last 3 days in New Jersey filming more for my HGTV episodes. It was so exciting, as we are finally getting around to the reveals for some of these families. But I am so excited to be going home to spend the holiday weekend with my family. I guarantee that I will be peeking in on my little babies when I get home tonight and kissing them just short of waking them up!

Grilled Lamb Burger

And I cannot wait for this weekend. It’s my 6 year wedding anniversary tomorrow. I cannot believe how quickly it has gone, and how lucky I feel to be with my husband. I love him to the ends of the earth. So we are going to spend a lovely day together and then spend the rest of the weekend with family and friends. Thinking about it from my sweaty, cramped seat right now, it kind of sounds like heaven. I just want to putter in my garden. Play with my children, NAP, and BBQ. (we’ll see how this goes in reality- but let me have my fantasy.)

Grilled Lamb Burger

So, for all of you that are getting ready to BBQ, I thought I would give you a great recipe for a unique burger. A grilled lamb burger, topped high with a delicious Greek inspired Feta Cheese Spread, Sweet Onion and Chili Ketchup, Spicy Pickled Cucumbers and red onion. It is sort of like a greek salad on a burger- except on steroids. It’s freakishly good, and I need you to make them. This weekend.

Grilled Lamb Burger

I am trouble since I don’t have pictures of the process. I am sorry- but it’s easy- I promise!

Recipe: Grilled Lamb Burgers

Summary: makes 6 burgers

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Grilled Lamb Burgers
  2. 1) In a small bowl add the bread and the red wine and let the bread soak up the wine.
  3. 2) In a large bowl, break up the ground lamb.
  4. 3) Wring out the bread, breaking up the wet bread into tiny pieces in the bowl with the lamb. Discard extra wine.
  5. 4) Add the egg, the garlic, green onions, mint and oregano. Mix everything together really well.
  6. 5) In a small non stick pan. Cook up a small bit to taste for seasoning.
  7. 6) Form 6 patties and set them on a sheet pan covered in parchment paper. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate them until you are ready to cook them. I like to make them early in the day so that the flavors marry really well.
  8. 7) When you are ready to cook them, preheat your grill to medium heat. Oil the grill so that the burgers don’t stick.
  9. 8) Cook them 5-6 minutes one each side or until medium and still a little pink on the inside.
  10. 9) Place the burger on a bun with the feta cheese spread, ketchup, spicy pickles, tomatoes and red onions.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 15 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 6

  1. aida mollenkamp says:

    So much exciting news, Heather! Congrats! Happy wedding anniversary and holiday weekend!

    10:21 am on May 25th, 2012
  2. Allison [Girl's Guide to Social Media] says:

    This burger is almost too gorgeous to eat! But, I would eat it anyway. :)

    12:22 pm on May 25th, 2012
  3. Heather Christo says:

    Thanks so much Aida :)

    12:42 pm on May 25th, 2012
  4. susan says:

    I have never done lamb burgers, but now you have inspired me Heather. I cannot wait to hear more about your TV gig and enjoy your weekend with your lovely family!!!

    7:45 pm on May 25th, 2012
  5. Heather Christo says:

    Thank you Susan!! You too!

    6:58 am on May 26th, 2012
  6. marla says:

    I bet you are so excited to get home after all that hard work! These burgers look amazing! I love lamb.

    7:06 am on May 26th, 2012
  7. Jackie Dodd says:

    Such a great recipe, Heather. Reminds me of your blog: Beautiful & elegant, yet comfortable and accessible. Hope I get a chance to chat with you at BlogHer Food ;)

    2:50 pm on May 26th, 2012
  8. Heather Christo says:

    Thank you so much Jackie! that is so sweet of you!!! Absolutely- I will make sure I find you!

    2:51 pm on May 26th, 2012
  9. Cookin' Canuck says:

    It sounds as though you’re having a fantastic time filming the show. I hope you’re able to enjoy some downtime this weekend. I adore lamb and this burger looks like a fantastic way to highlight its flavor.

    6:51 am on May 27th, 2012
  10. Heather Christo says:

    Thank you so much Dara :) Hope you are having a great weekend too!

    7:19 am on May 28th, 2012
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