Gluten Free Cheddar Lamb Burger

Total time27 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

4.5

(4)

Ground lamb seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh mint makes for a burger that feels genuinely special — rich and aromatic in a way that a standard beef patty just can't match. The patties come together quickly by hand, and a simple thumb dimple pressed into each one keeps them cooking flat and even in the skillet. A blanket of sharp cheddar melts over each patty in the final minute, adding a creamy, tangy contrast to all that bold spice. The cool yogurt sauce — just whole-milk yogurt, lemon juice, and more fresh mint — ties everything together and doubles as the only condiment you'll need. Serving four people, this is a genuinely satisfying weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout centerpiece that happens to skip the wheat entirely. Gluten-free buns get toasted cut-side down in a dry skillet so they're golden and sturdy enough to hold up to the sauce and toppings without falling apart. Crisp romaine, fresh tomato, and optional red onion round out every bite with cool crunch against the warm, melty patty.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the patties

1 ½ lb ground lamb
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

For the yogurt sauce

½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
¼ tsp salt

For serving

4 gluten free burger buns
4 leaves romaine lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced into 4 rounds
¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped mint, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 tbsp chopped mint, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed, but do not overwork the meat.

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