Cumin-Spiced Lamb Burgers

By Mark Bittman

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(75)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1½pounds lamb in one-inch chunks
  • 1medium onion, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • Lemon wedges for squeezing
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

1117 calories; 117 grams fat; 60 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 48 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 11 grams protein; 466 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Start a charcoal or gas grill, or heat a broiler. The fire should not be too hot, and the rack should be about 4 inches from the heat source.

  2. Step 2

    Combine all ingredients except lemon in a food processor, and pulse on and off until meat is ground. Shape into burgers, and grill about 8 minutes total for rare meat, turning once. Squeeze lemon juice over burgers and serve on toasted buns.

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Comments

Patty B.

I think I'd use a meat grinder next time, rather than the food processor, for better texture. Terrific taste, though!

Gigi

I easily doubled the amount of cumin for 1 pound of ground lamb. I also added chopped mint to the burgers and served with Greek yogurt.

Weruthy

Great recipe. Since ground lamb is readily available, I just add it to puréed onions and mix all ingredients by hand. I sometimes include thyme and crushed fennel seeds and make sliders. So yummy

debra

Brilliant recipe- so easy! Served with lentil salad with mint and chèvre and grilled zucchini.

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