Greek Burgers

My mother never really cooked ground meat, but I have given these burgers the flavor of her Greek cooking. I like a lot of pepper on mine, coating each side liberally, but the kids prefer these burgers with just a very little finely ground pepper. Serve with a garlic mayonnaise.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 479 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup trimmed, diced fennel bulb
• 8 hamburger buns

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for high heat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and minced garlic. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Mix together lamb, breadcrumbs, fennel, shallot, oregano, and salt. Form into 3/4-inch-thick patties, and sprinkle black pepper over each.

Step 4

Brush grate with olive oil, and place burgers on grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once, or until done. Serve on buns with garlic mayonnaise.