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Greek Burgers


"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. Aoli sauce is the perfect condiment for lamb burgers. I cheat a little, and just mix together minced garlic and prepared mayo."
Original recipe yield: 8 servings.
Servings:
8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 bulb fennel, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 hamburger buns

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and minced garlic. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. Mix together lamb, bread crumbs, fennel, shallot, oregano, and salt. Form into 3/4 inch thick patties, and sprinkle black pepper over surfaces.
  4. Brush grate with 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.