The Extra-Juicy Moroccan Lamb Burger Worthy of An Insta-Post

Spiced lamb burgers are a delicious change from regular beef burgers, and the herbed feta topping makes these company-worthy. 

Brush up on your grilling

If you still have a wire grill cleaner, it’s time for an upgrade. After many incidents of people swallowing the bristles that become detached from the brushes and stuck to food, surgeons urged people to throw them out and Health Canada launched a risk assessment. Fortunately, there are safe alternatives.

  1. Use a cedar scraper to remove charred food from the grates.
  2.  Ball up aluminum foil and use it to scrub the still-warm grates, using heat-proof gloves to protect your hands.
  3. Slice an onion in half, stick a grilling fork in the round side and rub the cut side over the hot grates.

Plus, don’t miss this Bloody Beet Caesar Cocktail recipe for an added touch to your meal.

Lamb BurgerPhoto Credit: Angus Fergusson
Servings Prep Time Cook Time
4servings 15minutes 25minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 15minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Preheat barbecue to high.
  2. Combine lamb with onion, garlic, spices and salt in a large bowl. Shape into 4 thin, flat patties.
  3. Spray grill generously with cooking spray. Place the burgers on the grill, cook 2 minutes then flip and cook another 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook with lid closed another 4 to 6 minutes or until burgers are cooked through.
  4. Stir feta with herbs, lemon zest and juice, and oil in a small bowl. Mash slightly to soften the mixture.
  5. Place burgers in buns and top with sliced tomatoes and a spoonful of Herbed Feta.
Recipe Notes

Nutrients per serving: 446 calories, 24 g protein, 37 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 4 g carbohydrates (1 g fiber), 108 mg cholesterol, 580 mg sodium

Best Health tip: This recipe works equally well with ground beef.

Originally Published in Best Health Canada