The Freaky Greek (Lamb Burger)

From Everyday with Rachel Ray August 2009

• Ready In: 40 mins
• 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.