Lamb Burgers

Lamb burger with romaine, cucumber, roasted potatoes and tahini sauce

Tonight was our first meal using the Little Lamb.  I decided on burgers with a Mediterranean flavor.

Lamb in original packaging from the butcher

One pound of lamb was gently mixed with a squirt of lemon juice, generous twists from the pepper mill, 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, teaspoon of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, salt, and rosemary seasoning.

Shaped into 4 patties, awaiting a medium-hot frying pan with a bit of olive oil.  When pan is heated, add patties and cook 4-5 minutes on each side.  Juices ran clear with a bit of pink in the center.

For the sauce, I mixed a few tablespoons of homemade hummus from yesterday, few tablespoons of sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and rosemary seasoning. Whisked together with a bit of water to thin to a dressing.

The salad was a small head of sliced romaine, 1/2 of a seeded cucumber, and yesterday's roasted potatoes.

My plate, plus sliced Golden Delicious apple and oatmeal bars.

The lamb was incredibly moist and flavorful.  No toughness or chewiness.  The flavor was a bit stronger then I expected that I can only describe as gamey but not in a bad way.  I kept expecting a milder chicken or beef flavor, but there was no mutton oder or unpleasantness.  I'm looking forward to having this again.

Astrid