Lamb Burgers

Courtesy of American Lamb Board

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.

* 2 lb. ground American lamb
* 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
* 1/2 c. rolled oats
* 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
* 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
* 1 tsp. garlic powder
* 1 tsp. seasoned salt
* 1 tsp. seasoned pepper
* 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
* 8 lettuce leaves
* 4 slices red onion, split into rings
* 16 tomato slices

1. In large bowl, combine ground lamb, tomato sauce, oats, onion, basil, garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are blended. Shape into eight 1/2-in. thick patties.
2. To Grill: Cook over medium-hot coals. Grill 4-in. from coals 5 min. on each side or until desired degree of doneness: 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium or 170°F for well.
To Broil: Place lamb patties on broiler pan. Broil lamb 4-in. from source of heat for 5 min. on each side or until desired degree of doneness: 145°F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium or 179°F for well.
3. Arrange lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun. Top with onion rings, 2 tomato slices, cooked lamb patties and bun top.

* Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board