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Grilled lamb burgers with spring slaw

Grilled Lamb Burger with Spring Slaw

This Grilled Lamb Burger with Spring Slaw recipe combines lean lamb patties, a crisp spring slaw, and herbs for a tasty spring dinner idea.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
4 Burgers
Calories: 630kcal
Author: Angela Morris

Equipment

Ingredients

For the lamb burgers:

  • 1 pound (454 g) ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons (20 g) fine breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons (20 g) red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons (10 g) fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground black pepper
  • 4 burger buns
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • 3 tablespoons (44 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard

For the spring slaw:

  • 1 cup asparagus in thin diagonal slices
  • 1/2 cup (80 g) red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas in thin diagonal slices
  • 2 tablespoons (10 g) fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
  • Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking. Place the lamb burger patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.
  • While the burgers are grilling, prepare the spring slaw. In a large bowl, combine the sliced asparagus, red onion, and sugar snap peas. Add the chopped mint and parsley.
  • In a small resealable container, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Shake vigorously to combine. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Lightly brush the burger buns with olive oil and place them on the grill to toast for a minute or two.
  • Mix the mayonnaise and Dijon together in a bowl.
  • Assemble the grilled lamb burgers by spreading the mayo mixture on the top bun, then placing the cooked patties on the toasted buns and topping each with a generous portion of the spring slaw.

Notes

  • To save time, prepare the burger patties and spring slaw in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to grill and assemble.
  • Ensure the grill is preheated to medium-high heat before cooking the burgers to achieve a perfectly charred exterior while keeping the interior juicy.
  • For an extra nice touch, add a slice of your favorite cheese to the burgers just before they finish grilling.
  • If you don't like chunks of onion in your burger patties try grating the onion in. The pieces are smaller and it adds flavor and moisture to the patties.

Nutrition

Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 916IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 5mg