Goat Cheese-Stuffed Lamb Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 cups diced onion
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1 egg
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 4.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 4 ounces soft goat cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Gently knead together onion, lamb, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into six parts and roll into balls, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. 3

   Mix together goat cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, basil, and oregano until well combined; cover and chill for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

5. 5

   Working with one portion of meat at a time, make an indentation in the center of the ball with your thumb. Fill the indentation with a heaping tablespoon of goat cheese mixture. Gently pull and form the meat patty around the cheese filling, making a burger-shaped patty. Repeat with each ball of lamb mixture.

6. 6

   Grill patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium or 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for well done.