lamb burgers with garlic spinach
NOTE: HAVE GRILL PREHEATING WHILE PREPARING PATTIES. A "chopped steak" type burger, served open-face on a bed of wilted spinach and goat cheese. Can be done on outdoor grill or indoor stove-top grill.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh spinach (stems removed and leaves rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for brushing)
- 1 small red onion, peeled and finely diced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 4 slices rustic peasant bread
- 4 ounces goat cheese (chevre), cut into 4 pieces
How To Make lamb burgers with garlic spinach
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Step 1Heat a medium skillet over moderately high heat. Add a large handful of spinach and cook, stirring, until the leaves are wilted. Transfer the wilted spinach to a colander and repeat with the remaining leaves. Gently squeeze the spinach dry, coarsely chop and reserve.
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Step 2In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the red onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer the onion to a large bowl and let cool.
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Step 3Add the ground lamb to the bowl with the onions and break it up slightly. Add the red wine, cumin, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and blend well. Gently form the mixture into four 4-inch patties.
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Step 4In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 40 seconds. Add the wilted spinach and cook, stirring, until hot. Season the spinach with salt and pepper, cover and keep warm.
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Step 5Lightly brush the bread with olive oil and cook on prepared grill, turning once, until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Spread the fresh goat cheese on the bread and top with the garlic-spinach mix.
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Step 6Brush the lamb patties with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until the patties are nicely charred outside and medium-rare within, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chopped lamb steaks to the bread, and serve with a fork and knife.
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