Description
Did you know that lamb is the healthiest red meat? And using a mix of ground lamb and beef ensures that these burgers are always perfectly juicy. These also employ a unique homemade spice blend. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jalapeño, remove seeds sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 pound minced lean lamb
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup small cubed raw aged sharp cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the jalapeno, onion and garlic and pulse until finely chopped.
- Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl along with the lamb, ground beef, cheese and spices, using your hands to combine all the ingredients. Form 8 patties.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to firm.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil. Fry the burgers for 7–8 minutes per side, until firm to the touch and nicely browned.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings on a gluten-free bun, bed of lettuce or wrap in lettuce.
Notes
These lamb burgers also go great paired with my Baked Vegetable Fries or Sweet Potato Rosemary Fries for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 198mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.8g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 31.2g
- Cholesterol: 108mg