Long-time friends Carol and Dave invited us to join them for dinner under the grape arbor on their patio a few weeks ago. Dave's bountiful garden (his summer passion) provided all of the greens and vegetables, which were deliciously fresh. The main course was lamb burgers and they were so good that I had to look for a recipe so they could become part of my summer grilling routine. Here's the recipe I found.
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 4-inch sprig rosemary, chopped
4 sprigs thyme, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
4 thick slices tomato
1 cup baby mixed salad greensDirections
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Mix ground lamb, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Shape mixture into 4 patties.
Place patties on the preheated grill and cook until firm and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Alternately, you can cook the patties to your desired degree of doneness.
