Grilled Spicy Lamb Burgers Recipe
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Grilled Spicy Lamb Burgers

"Something new for all the grill-daddies! An EASY burger to make, and guests rave over this one."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (87)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 479 | Total Fat: 22.4g | Cholesterol: 101mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JOSIE   view full review
These burgers turned out really good. My husband makes his own version that is very similar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SNOHFLAKE   view full review
Fabulous flavor. I wouldn't change a thing to the recipe for the burgers. Even when cooked all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by Leadbelly   view full review
Mighty tasty burgers! I substituted dark corn syrup for the molasses, and white wine for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by Patti   view full review
EXCELLENT... I took this recipe and made small meatballs and baked in the oven... then served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by JADE_RAIN   view full review
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!! I raise sheep, so always have lots of lamb on hand and I am always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SUSANDEWEGER   view full review
These were fantastic - even with the variety of substitutions I had to make (7 mos pregnant...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by Dr Cubby   view full review
Holy Cow! This Lamb kicks-Ass!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by EGAUVIN   view full review
Excellent! Based on the other reviews, I doubled the recipe, and I'm glad I did. I love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by kim*designer   view full review
We love our food highly seasoned, and these were wonderful for our first meal from the 4-H...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Donna   view full review
Ooh so goood! Made it exactly as written, I didn't find it to be dry at all (and I'm one to...

 

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