8.22.2010

lamb burgers with apple relish & creamy chive mayo


We decided to make use of the grill tonight, cooking up some lamb burgers with fresh veggies. ELZ's brother came to town, so we opted for this easy recipe to allow for conversation throughout the cooking process. (We are not yet able to be ready with dinner in advance of our guests arriving, we are working on it.  Kind of. Ok, not really.)
LAMB BURGERS WITH APPLE RELISH & CREAMY CHIVE MAYO


Makes five burgers
Total prep time: 30 minutes
Total cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients for the burgers:
  • 3/4 of a pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • Sesame seed buns
Ingredients for apple relish:
  • 3 green apples, diced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for chive mayo:
  • 1/2 cup of non-fat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt & pepper


Directions:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high.  
- Combine the beef, lamb, rosemary, and salt in a medium bowl, forming into five patties.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayo ingredients.  
- In another medium bowl, combine apple relish ingredients.
- Grill the patties on each side for about four minutes (med rare)
- Toast the buns & spread each one with mayo. 
- Add the burger & top with apple relish. Enjoy!


ELZ & PAB's review:  A modification of an epicurious.com recipe, we substituted ground lamb for the pork, and didn't include the sage or spinach.  A definite success, as there were no leftovers.  As you can see in the last picture, PAB had no issues polishing off the last of the apple relish.  We absolutely recommend this recipe & will make again before the grill season ends! (Does it ever end?? Not according to PAB.)

Waste not, want not
elz + pab


Lamb Burgers With Apple Relish & Creamy Chive Mayo

10 comments:

Wendy said...

That looks SO good..and I just so happen to have leftover rosemary from dinner last night, just waiting to be used for something else. I have ground turkey, but not lamb...wonder if that could work ok?

elz + pab said...

Hi Wendy - We love turkey burgers ( just would not mix
it with any beef). In addition to Rosemary you will want to give it more flavor( thyme, hot pepper flakes, etc)

good luck!

Joshua Alan Burgin said...

Those look absolutely delicious! I may have to try a turkey version of your recipe! Merci beaucoup!

Rosemary said...

Two Big Z's definitely plan to try these lamb burgers. They sound delish! And PAB is correct -- the grilling season never ends.

Chefwife said...

I definitely WILL be trying this. Thanks for the follow on my blog.

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Michelle Collins said...

Wow. It has become way too clear that I do not have enough lamb in my life. These burgers look and sound amazing!

5 Star Foodie said...

These lamb burgers look terrific! love the apple relish!

meghan said...

I don't eat lamb, but my husband would love these! I will save this recipe!

Koci said...

These burgers look really yummy! That apple relish and chive mayo sound great, too.

Rosemary said...

Two Big Z's tried these burgers last night. They were very yummy and will become a regular with us. We did end up leaving them on the grill quite a bit longer than the 4 minutes per side, though. Perhaps our burgers were too fat???