Ingredients
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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½ cup diced onion
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2 pounds ground lamb
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1 egg
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1 cup bread crumbs
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1 clove garlic, minced
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4 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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4 ounces soft goat cheese
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Directions
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Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Gently knead together onion, lamb, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into six parts and roll into balls, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Mix together goat cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, basil, and oregano until well combined; cover and chill for 5 minutes.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Working with one portion of meat at a time, make an indentation in the center of the ball with your thumb. Fill the indentation with a heaping tablespoon of goat cheese mixture. Gently pull and form the meat patty around the cheese filling, making a burger-shaped patty. Repeat with each ball of lamb mixture.
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Grill patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium or 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for well done.
Tips
Using fresh rosemary in the goat cheese filling will give the burgers a real Greek flavor.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 484 | Calories |
| 31g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 34g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 484 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 31g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 67% |
| Cholesterol 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium 2071mg | 90% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 34g | 67% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 130mg | 10% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 471mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
