We like to consider ourselves burger aficionados – always in search of the perfect one, the unique one, the crazy one. We can and sometimes do spend a good bit of time scouring the internet to find a restaurant to satisfy this craving. But what happens when there aren’t any dining out options? Of course, we come up with our own ideas to take us to burger heaven!
The meat is lightly seasoned using only a little salt and pepper so that the lamb really hits your taste buds with mouth-watering flavor. While the lamb definitely plays the lead role, the turmeric-curry mayo wins the Oscar for best burger co-star!
If you’ve got a hankering for something besides a basic hamburger, then stop right here and try our recipe for the tastiest lamb burgers you’ll ever eat.
Lamb Burgers with Turmeric-Curry Mayonnaise
A unique burger that takes your taste buds on a flavor adventure.
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Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tbsp butter lactose-free, plus a little more for the burger buns
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt kosher
- 1 tsp sugar white, granulated
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Lamb Patties
- 1 lb ground lamb
- salt kosher, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Turmeric-Curry Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric ground
Additional Ingredients
- 4 burger buns preferred type
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 4 eggs
Instructions
Caramelized Onions
- Heat large skillet (I prefer using coated cast iron) over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter, allowing the oil to warm and the butter to melt.2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter
- Add the onions, stirring to coat in the oil and butter.1 large red onion, 1 large yellow onion
- Cook until the onions soften, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle with the salt and sugar.1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar
- Cook until the onions are light brown and begin to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and toss to coat.1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Continue cooking until onions are fully browned and caramelized, about 10 more minutes.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
Lamb Patties
- Heat an electric griddle (or grill or skillet) to medium-high heat.
- Divide the ground lamb into 4, quarter-pound portions.1 lb ground lamb
- Form portions into patties and press a divot in the center of each to help alleviate shrinkage from cooking.
- Place formed patties on parchment paper and season each side with salt and pepper.salt, black pepper
- Add the patties to the heated griddle and cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes.
- While the first side cooks, butter the inside of each bun and place on the griddle. Remove when toasted.4 burger buns
- Flip the patties and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
- Cook to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-well or to 160 degrees Fahrenheit for well done burgers.
- Remove cooked patties to plate and let rest, about 5 minutes.
Over-medium Eggs
- Crack 4 eggs onto griddle heated to medium4 eggs
- Cook on first side until the white has firmed, about 5 minutes.
- Using a spatula, flip each egg and cook for an additional 2 minutes. (if you prefer them cooked over-hard, cook second side for an additional minute).
- Remove from heat.
Turmeric-Curry Mayonnaise
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ground turmeric, and curry powder.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric
Assembly
- Spread some turmeric-curry mayonnaise on the top and bottom buns.
- Add caramelized onions to the bottom bun.
- Add some arugula atop the onions.2 cups baby arugula
- Add a lamb burger patty.
- Top with an over-medium egg.
- Add top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- Wrap in lettuce for a low-carb option
- Shape the patties slightly larger to account for shrinking while cooking. You can press a divot in the center of each patty to help them shrink less.
- You can also grill the burgers if preferred, following the same cooking instructions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1BurgerCalories: 810kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 24gFat: 58gCholesterol: 120mgFiber: 2g
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