The New All-American Lamburger

The New All-American Lamburger

There’s nothing more satisfying than a great burger; juicy meat, fresh, soft bread, savory cheese, and your favorite condiments; all melting in your mouth. If you are a burger lover, you’ll fall in love all over again with our delicious lamb burger. It’s burger heaven!

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 1/3 pounds ground American lamb.
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Vegetable oil, for greasing the grill.
  • 4 ounces American blue cheese, such as Point Reyes Blue, Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue, or Maytag Blue, cut into 4 slices or crumbled.
  • 4 hamburger buns, preferably whole wheat, brioche, or pretzel buns.
  • 1 large heirloom tomato, such as Beefsteak, Brandywine, or Cherokee Purple, cut into 4 thick slices.
  • 4 butter lettuce leaves.
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onions.
  • Optional Condiments: mayonnaise, ketchup, whole grain mustard, pickles.

WINE PAIRING SUGGESTIONS 

Lamb burgers have a slightly lighter and milder flavor than beef burgers. If you prefer white wines, opt for an oaked Chardonnay. A Riesling that is drier or only slightly sweet is also a good choice. If you favor red wines, select a Cabernet, Merlot, or Pinot Noir.

DIRECTIONS 

Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill. 

In a large bowl, mix the lamb with a few big pinches of salt and several grinds of pepper, tossing gently with the tines of a fork; be careful not to mash the meat. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form hamburger patties, pressing gently to shape. 

Grease the grill grates with oil. Place the burgers on the hottest part of the grill and cook, turning once, until a nice crust forms on each side and they are medium-rare to medium in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. Move the burgers to a cooler part of the grill as needed to avoid blackening or flare-ups. Transfer the burgers to a platter and immediately top with the blue cheese. 

Meanwhile, grill the buns, cut side down, until toasted, about 1 minute. Place a hamburger in each bun. 

Arrange the tomato slices, lettuce leaves, pickled onions, and any additional condiments on a large serving tray. Serve the burgers and toppings at the table, and let everyone assemble their own perfect lamburger.

(Makes 4 servings)

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