The Freaky Greek (Lamb Burger)

Submitted by pewpew1982

"From Everyday with Rachel Ray August 2009"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 jarred roasted red peppers
• 1⁄3 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
• 2 lbs ground lamb
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (about a palmful)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (about a palmful)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (about 1/3 palmful)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (about 1/3 palmful)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (about 1/3 palmful)
• 2 pinches ground cinnamon
• salt and pepper
• extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (EVOO)
• 4 romaine lettuce leaves
• 4 crusty rolls, split
• thinly sliced bell pepper, red onions, tomatoes and hot fresh chiles, for garnish

directions

1. Using a food processor, puree the roasted peppers, cucumber, feta, yogurt, garlic and lemon juice.
2. In a large bowl, combine the lamb, onion, chili powder, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Form into four 4-inch patties. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of EVOO over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook, turning once, for 8 minutes for medium.
3. Place a romaine leaf and a patty on each roll bottom and top with the garnishes. Slather the sauce on the roll tops and set in place.

Reviews

[Mean Bean]

Sounds great! Will make soon and add fresh basil to lamb before cooking.