Gluten Free Smoky BBQ Lamb Burger
Rich, smoky, and deeply satisfying, this lamb burger delivers serious cookout energy with a spice blend — smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder — that makes every bite feel intentional. Ground lamb brings a bold, slightly earthy flavor that stands up beautifully to a sticky BBQ glaze, and that quick brush of sauce in the final minute of grilling creates a caramelized finish you'll want on every burger going forward. The patties are seasoned and shaped by hand, so there's no filler, no binder, and nothing hiding in the mix that could sneak gluten onto your plate. Both the Worcestershire sauce and the BBQ sauce are used as written, so just double-check your specific brands are certified safe — a two-second label scan is all it takes. Gluten-free buns get a quick toast on the grill while the patties rest, so they're warm and slightly crisp rather than soft and forgettable. Layered with butter lettuce, fresh tomato, and optional red onion, each burger looks as good as it tastes. This one serves four and is the kind of recipe that makes guests forget they're eating anything "special" at all.
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 ½ lb ground lamb
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
For glazing
- ½ cup bbq sauce
For serving
- 4 gluten free burger buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 leaves butter lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced into 4 rounds
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed, then divide into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb.
- 2
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Brush the grates or pan surface lightly with olive oil. Place the patties on the grill and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, until the underside is well-marked and releases easily.
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