Get ready to elevate your burger game with a mouthwatering creation that transforms the humble burger into a culinary masterpiece. These lamb burgers aren't just a meal; they're a flavor explosion that combines the rich, tender lamb with crispy bacon, tangy tomato jam, and a refreshing fennel slaw that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're a foodie looking to impress or just craving something extraordinary, this recipe promises to take your home cooking to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup tomato jam
- 1 cup fennel, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- Prepare the fennel slaw by thinly slicing fennel and mixing with mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate to let flavors meld.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden brown. Remove, drain on paper towels, and crumble once cooled.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb with crumbled bacon, salt, and pepper. Gently mix and form into 4 equal-sized patties, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Preheat grill or cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Cook lamb burgers for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust to preferred temperature.
- While burgers are cooking, lightly toast burger buns until golden and warm.
- Once burgers are cooked, let rest for 3-4 minutes to retain juices.
- Assemble burgers by spreading tomato jam on bottom bun, placing lamb patty, topping with crumbled goat cheese and fennel slaw.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional cracked black pepper if desired.
Tips
- Meat Handling: When mixing and forming lamb patties, handle the meat gently to keep the burgers tender. Overworking can make them tough.
- Temperature Matters: For the best flavor and texture, let the ground lamb sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking.
- Bacon Technique: Cook bacon slowly to render out maximum fat and achieve a perfect crisp texture for crumbling.
- Fennel Slaw Prep: Make the slaw ahead of time to allow flavors to meld and develop more depth.
- Doneness Check: Use a meat thermometer for precision - 145°F for medium, 160°F for well-done lamb burgers.
- Resting Time: Always let burgers rest for 3-4 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Bun Selection: Choose sturdy, slightly toasted buns that can handle the juicy lamb and toppings without falling apart.Pro tip: The secret to these incredible burgers is balancing flavors - the rich lamb, crispy bacon, tangy tomato jam, and creamy goat cheese create a perfect harmony in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 567kcal
Carbohydrates: 33g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Cholesterol: 115mg
