This post was sponsored by the American Lamb Board. All opinions are my own.
This summer, let’s make bistro style lamb burgers! One of my favorite ways to enjoy American Lamb is in a juicy burger. Lamb lends itself nicely to bold flavors. The sharp cheese and delicious aioli really make this burger something special. After our shoot, Mike said this may be one of the best burgers he’s ever eaten! Without a doubt, this burger qualifies as quite a tasty #glamburger!
Right now, the American Lamb Board is having a contest to get folks cooking up their own tasty lamb burgers! All you have to do is take a picture of your very own creation, or any delish lamb burger, throw it up on Instagram with the hashtag #glamburger, and you will be entered to win a $1,000 dollar gift card! The deadline is August 31st, so hurry up and enter! I hope this burger recipe inspires y’all to pick up some local, fresh American lamb and get cookin’!
All-American Bistro Lamb Burger
8 Servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
2 pounds ground American Lamb
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 purple onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup mayonnaise
2-3 tablespoons mild red pepper paste
juice of half a lemon
1 small garlic clove, minced
8 brioche buns
2-3 cups baby arugula
1 cup torn sweet basil leaves
8 slices sharp white cheddar
Form the ground lamb lamb into 8 patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the patties generously with salt and pepper. Cook the burgers in batches 3-4 minutes per side in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
While the lamb cooks, in a separate skillet, sauté the onions over medium heat in the butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil until golden and caramelized, roughly 15 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix the mayo, red pepper paste, lemon, garlic, and a touch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
