My mother never really cooked ground meat, but I have given these burgers the flavor of her Greek cooking. I like a lot of pepper on mine, coating each side liberally, but the kids prefer these burgers with just a very little finely ground pepper. Serve with a garlic mayonnaise.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 0.25 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup trimmed , diced fennel bulb
- 3 tablespoons shallots , minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 hamburgers buns
Instructions
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1
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and minced garlic. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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2
Preheat grill for high heat.
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3
Mix together lamb, breadcrumbs, fennel, shallot, oregano, and salt. Form into 3/4-inch-thick patties, and sprinkle black pepper over each.
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4
Brush grate with olive oil, and place burgers on grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once, or until done. Serve on buns with garlic mayonnaise.
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