Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers

BBQ and Grilling - Tips

I love making these flavorful lamb burgers stuffed with creamy, delicious goat cheese. I use basil and oregano in mine, but feel free to use your favorite herbs and spices, this recipe is very forgiving. Using fresh rosemary in the goat cheese filling will give the burgers a real Greek flavor. Serve the burgers on hamburger buns or pita bread with tzatziki sauce, or on their own with a Greek salad.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 burgers

Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil

½ cup diced onion

2 pounds ground lamb

1 egg

1 cup bread crumbs

1 clove garlic

minced

4 ½ teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

4 ounces soft goat cheese

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in the oil until soft and translucent about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Gently knead together the softened onions lamb egg bread crumbs garlic salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into 6 parts and roll into balls then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 3

Mix together the goat cheese extra-virgin olive oil basil and oregano until well combined; cover and chill for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

Step 5

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 the goat cheese mixture. Gently pull and form the meat patty around the cheese filling making a burger-shaped patty. Repeat with each ball of the lamb mixture.

Step 6

Grill the patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and well done about 8 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 484.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.7g 67%

Carbohydrates: 15.8g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 31g 48%

Saturated Fat: 13.3g 66%

Cholesterol: 147.1mg 49%

Vitamin A Iu: 357.6IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.9mg 76%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 1.9mg 3%

Folate: 46.4mcg 12%

Calcium: 130.4mg 13%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 43.7mg 16%

Potassium: 470.7mg 13%

Sodium: 2070.6mg 83%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 279.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.