Goat Cheese-Stuffed Lamb Burgers

These herb-studded lamb burgers come with a surprise inside: a pocket of creamy goat cheese. For a tender burger, mix the lamb and seasonings until just combined and gently shape the patties. Add some pickled red onions for a bright accent.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 678 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 pound ground lamb
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 (4 ounce) goat cheese log
• 4 (2 ounce) brioche buns, split and toasted
• 2 cups loosely packed arugula
• ¼ cup prepared garlic aioli
• ¼ cup pickled red onions, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together ground lamb, garlic, mint, dill, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne in a large bowl until just combined.

Step 2

Shape lamb mixture into four 3-inch patties. Slice goat cheese log into 4 equal pieces. Place one goat cheese piece in the center of each patty and carefully wrap edges around cheese to enclose. Gently flatten each into a 4 inch patty.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat (450°F to 650°F) or a stovetop griddle to medium-high heat. Oil grate or griddle.

Step 4

Grill patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) and goat cheese melts, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 5

Serve burgers on buns with arugula, aioli, and pickled red onions.