Lamb Burgers With Garlic Spinach

40m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
55m
Ready In

Recipe: #4932

March 19, 2012

Categories: Burgers



"NOTE: HAVE GRILL PREHEATING WHILE PREPARING PATTIES. A "chopped steak" type burger, served open-face on a bed of wilted spinach and goat cheese. From Food and Wine. Can be done on outdoor grill or indoor stove-top grill."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (317.7 g)
  • Calories 736.2
  • Total Fat - 55.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 22.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 140 mg
  • Sodium - 353.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 19.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.7 g
  • Sugars - 3.9 g
  • Protein - 38.2 g
  • Calcium - 351.7 mg
  • Iron - 4.8 mg
  • Vitamin C - 42.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Heat a medium skillet over moderately high heat. Add a large handful of spinach and cook, stirring, until the leaves are wilted. Transfer the wilted spinach to a colander and repeat with the remaining leaves. Gently squeeze the spinach dry, coarsely chop and reserve.

Step 2

In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the red onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer the onion to a large bowl and let cool.

Step 3

Add the ground lamb to the bowl with the onions and break it up slightly. Add the red wine, cumin, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and blend well. Gently form the mixture into four 4-inch patties.

Step 4

In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 40 seconds. Add the wilted spinach and cook, stirring, until hot. Season the spinach with salt and pepper, cover and keep warm.

Step 5

Lightly brush the bread with olive oil and cook on prepared grill, turning once, until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Spread the fresh goat cheese on the bread and top with the garlic-spinach mix.

Step 6

Brush the lamb patties with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until the patties are nicely charred outside and medium-rare within, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chopped lamb steaks to the bread, and serve with a fork and knife.

Tips


No special items needed.

2 Reviews

ForeverMama

I don't think I've ever had a lamb burger, but sure glad that I gave this a try. It was a great change from a regular burger. I increased the cumin by a bit and loved the addition of the sauteed garlicky spinach of which I used extra garlic. Because I was serving this to a bunch of people I served it in hamburger buns instead of over open-faced artisan bread. This recipe brought exoticness to a rather regular-ole style burger. Thank you, Mikekey, for sharing. Made it for Pick Me Tag.

5.0

review by:
(22 Jun 2020)

Bergy

This is truly a gourmet burger. I pan fried the burgers and served them on a wholewheat "Thin" bun. Wonderful flavour. Served with a heart of palm salad and sweet potato oven fries. This went right into my burger recipe book. Thanks MikeKey for a great Saturday night burger!

5.0

review by:
(25 Mar 2012)

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