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

   Stir together ground lamb, garlic, mint, dill, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne in a large bowl until just combined.

2. 2

   Shape lamb mixture into four 3-inch patties. Slice goat cheese log into 4 equal pieces. Place one goat cheese piece in the center of each patty and carefully wrap edges around cheese to enclose. Gently flatten each into a 4 inch patty.

3. 3

   Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat (450°F to 650°F) or a stovetop griddle to medium-high heat. Oil grate or griddle.

4. 4

   Grill patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) and goat cheese melts, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

5. 5

   Serve burgers on buns with arugula, aioli, and pickled red onions.