Nitrate & Nitrite Free Gluten Free Cheddar Lamb Burger
Total time27 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time12 min
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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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