Grilled Spicy Lamb Burgers

Something new for all the grill-daddies! An EASY burger to make, and guests rave over this one.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 478 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon sherry
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 4 pita bread rounds
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat.

Step 2

Place the lamb in a large bowl, and mix with the mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, sherry, vinegar, and molasses. Season with cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. Shape into 4 patties.

Step 3

Brush grill grate with oil. Grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. Heat the pita pocket briefly on the grill. Serve burgers wrapped in pitas with feta cheese.