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Spice-Rubbed Lamb Burger

We all love a good burger and this spice-rubbed lamb burger is definitely on the good list this year. Made with juicy lamb meat and spices then topped with arugula greens this burger is sure to please. Enjoy
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: sandwich
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ lbs. ground lamb shoulder
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 jarred roasted piquillo peppers or 1 jarred roasted red bell pepper drained and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves ground into a paste
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 ½ tsp Kosher Salt divided
  • 1 ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper divided
  • 1 anchovy chopped Optional I omitted
  • 1 Tbsp Spanish paprika
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika I used 1 Tbsp Chipotle power in place of the smoked paprika/Bomb!
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp dried mustard powder
  • 2 tsp ground fennel seed
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 8 thin slices Manchego cheese
  • 4 soft sesame seed Buns lightly toasted
  • 1 cup packed baby Arugula

Method
 

  1. Remove lamb from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. In a food processor combine mayonnaise, peppers, garlic, lemon juice 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and anchovy (if using) until smooth (30 seconds to a minute). Scrape mixture into a bowl cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat a grill to high (450°- 550°).
  4. Stir together paprika, cumin, coriander, dry mustard, fennel seed, and the remaining 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Divide lamb into 4 portions; shape each into a patty and brush evenly with oil.
  6. Sprinkle both sides of each patty with paprika mixture. Reserve remaining paprika for future use.
  7. Grill burgers uncovered until a crust forms (about 4 minutes).
  8. Turn burgers and cook until desired doneness, 3-4 minutes for medium.
  9. Top each burger with 2 slices of Manchego cheese. Cover just until cheese melts, about 30 seconds.
  10. Spread cut sides of buns with about 1 Tbsp of the Aioli mixture.
  11. Place 1 burger on each bottom bun and top evenly with Arugula. Cover with top bun and serve.

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