Enjoy the perfect combination of juicy lamb, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fragrant basil in these mouthwatering burgers. The patties are packed with flavor and topped with a delicious basil mayo. These lamb burgers are easy to make and are perfect for any backyard barbecue or casual dinner with friends. Give your taste buds a treat with this fantastic recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of tomato
- 4 slices of red onion
- Basil mayo: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape them into patties.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the lamb patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- While the patties are grilling, prepare the basil mayo by mixing together the mayonnaise, chopped basil, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute or two, until lightly toasted.
- Spread some basil mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a lamb patty, lettuce leaf, slice of tomato, and red onion. Cover with the top half of the bun.
- Serve the delicious lamb burgers with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
