Lamb Burgers With Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Description

Source: THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD COOKING - BETTY ROSBOTTOM

Seasoned ground lamb replaces beef in these savory burgers. Quick Roasted Red Pepper Relish is the only garnish needed. Serve these distinctive burgers with Extra-Special Tabbouleh with Avocado and Feta.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground lamb
• 2/3 cup minced yellow onion
• 2   tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2   teaspoons ground cumin
• 1   teaspoon salt
• ½  teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼  teaspoon paprika, preferably Hungarian paprika
• Vegetable oil for oiling grill rack
• 6   good-quality hamburger buns, lightly toasted
• ½  recipe Quick Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Directions

1. Combine lamb, onion, parsley, cumin, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl and stir well to mix.
2. Shape into 4 patties about ½ inch thick.
3. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to firm, 1 hour or longer.
4. When ready to cook burgers, oil a grill rack and arrange 4 to 5 inches from heat source.
5. Prepare grill for a hot fire (high temperature).
6. Grill burgers until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. (Internal temperature should be 160 degrees F.)
7. Place burgers on bottoms of toasted buns.
8. Top burgers with some Quick Roasted Red Pepper Relish.
9. Cover with tops of buns and serve immediately.

YIELD: SERVES 6