Tender grilled lamb burgers, topped with a roasted tomato aioli, a feta slaw, and pickled onions. This flavor combination is unique, flavorful, and delicious. Let me show you just how to make it.
This post was sponsored by the American Lamb Board. All opinions are my own.
Why This Recipe Works
Many are a little leary of eating lamb, but let me tell you – it is tender, flavorful, and so easy to prepare. These grilled lamb burgers are piled high with gourmet ingredients like pickled onions, a roasted tomato aioli, and a feta slaw. These flavors paired with the lamb really make this burger a unique treat.
Let's Chat American Lamb
American Lamb farmers and ranchers work to protect the environment and care about animal well-being. Sheep improve pastures and rangeland by cycling vital nutrients back through the soil, isn’t that amazing? Sheep also minimize erosion of the land.
There are small farms, and large farms throughout the US who focus on raising sheep. Ultimately this practice improves the quality of our land, supports rural communities, and provides food and fiber for the nation.
About The Ingredients
Ground American Lamb – You want to choose an American lamb cut. American Lamb is raised by farmers and ranchers care about the land, the animals, and the local communities they serve across America. When you choose American Lamb, you support the nation’s shepherds and their families and help to sustain working farmland and farm communities.
Pickled Onions – Pickled onions will add that little bit of zing. We have an easy and delicious recipe for these babies, so be sure to check it out.
How To Make This Recipe
There are a few steps to this recipe – the burger, and the toppings. I will cover the burger first, and then we will get into those delicious additions.
The Lamb Patties
1. Combine ground lamb, olive oil, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and onion salt in a large bowl.
2. Mix well with clean hands or a wooden spoon or spatula.
3. For into 4 equal sized patties (about ¼ pound each). Flatten to about ¾ inch thick and press your thumb into the center of each patty. This will prevent some of the shrinking of the patty during cooking.
4. Grill at 400 degrees for about 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Toppings
Now for the toppings! We are making feta slaw and roasted tomato aioli for these burgers.
5. For the feta slaw, add lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
6. Add shredded cabbage and crumbled feta to the dressing and toss to combine.
7. For the tomato aioli, add drained roasted tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and mayo to a blender jar.
8. Blend until smooth.
Now Let's Build The Burger
Start with a toasted bun, add greens if desired (like spinach or spring mix), drizzle some roasted tomato aioli, top with your perfectly cooked lamb burger, add feta slaw, and crown it with some pickled onions. Truly a burger made better.
Grilled Lamb Burgers FAQ
On average, a 3 oz. portion of American lamb is lean, contains only 160 calories, and is packed with hunger-curbing protein—a perfect combination for weight management, according to research.
Research suggests that eating protein can help preserve lean body mass while you're trying to lose weight. On average, a 3 oz. portion of American lamb is lean and delivers approximately 50% of your daily protein needs.
Protein is an important part of your plate because it can lower the blood sugar impact of meals, according to research. On average, American lamb delivers approximately 23 grams of protein per 3 oz. serving. This is approximately 50% of your daily protein needs.
Ground lamb should never be served pink. Cook until the internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
You can store leftover lamb patties in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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Grilled Lamb Burgers with Feta Slaw
Equipment
- Blender
- BBQ grill
Ingredients
Burgers
- 1 lb American ground lamb
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- ½ cup pickled onions
- 1 cup greens spinach or spring mix optional
Feta Slaw
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup crumbled feta
Roasted Tomato Aioli
- 15 ounces can fire roasted tomatoes drained
- 1 cup mayonaise
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Burger Patties
- Combine ground lamb, olive oil, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and onion salt in a large bowl.
- Mix well with clean hands or a wooden spoon or spatula.
- For into 4 equal sized patties (about ¼ pound each). Flatten to about ¾ inch thick and press your thumb into the center of each patty. This will prevent some of the shrinking of the patty during cooking.
- Grill at 400 degrees for about 4 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Toppings
- For the feta slaw, add lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add shredded cabbage and crumbled feta to the dressing and toss to combine.
- For the tomato aioli, add drained roasted tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and mayo to a blender jar.
- Blend until smooth.
How To Build The Burger
- Start with a toasted bun, add greens if desired (like spinach or spring mix), drizzle some roasted tomato aioli, top with your perfectly cooked lamb burger, add feta slaw, and crown it with some pickled onions. Truly a burger made better.
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