Jun. 21, 2018

Lamb Burger with Cherries & Arugula

Yield: 4 Burgers

Skill level: Medium

The fabulous Christi Lazar of BazaarLazarr has done it again! Christi, home chef and editor of The Feed Feed, has concocted this mouth-watering and superbly spiced Sweet Cherry and arugula Lamb Burger. Juicy, herb-seasoned patties are topped with roasted cherries and fresh arugula for a balance of rich, savory flavor and natural sweetness. Grilled to perfection and layered on toasted buns, these burgers deliver bold flavor with a fresh twist. Perfect for summer grilling or upgrading your burger routine, this recipe brings something unexpected to the table.
 

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of ground lamb
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup pitted Superfresh cherries (measured after pitting)
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • Sprinkle of flaky sea salt
  • 4 hamburger buns (we used Brioche Rolls)
  • Unsalted butter, melted, for brushing buns
  • Arugula, washed and spun dry

Lamb burgers topped with roasted cherries and arugula. A bold, juicy burger with a perfect sweet and savory balance.

Directions:

  1. To roast the cherries, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pit and halve the cherries, and then toss them in olive oil.
  3. Spread a single layer of cherries on a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with the flaky sea salt.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. For the burgers, heat the grill to medium-high.
  6. Gently combine ground lamb, garlic, mint, cumin, coriander, kosher salt, and black pepper. Make sure not to overwork the ground lamb.
  7. Form four 4-ounce patties.
  8. Reserve a clean area of the grill to toast burger buns.
  9. While the burgers are grilling, brush the buns with melted butter and lightly toast them on the grill.
  10. Grill lamb patties for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 160° (USDA-recommended temperature for ground lamb).
  11. Once done, let the burgers rest for 3 minutes before serving.
  12. To assemble, top the bottom bun with a handful of arugula and one lamb patty, then add about ¼ cup of cherries before finishing with the top bun!
  13. Enjoy!

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