Champion Lamb Burgers for Two Recipe

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“This recipe is a wonderful alternative to beef burgers and makes a great meal for two. The rosemary onions make it especially delicious. It’s so good, I serve it all year long.”—Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

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Champion Lamb Burgers for Two Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
BURGERS:
12 ounces ground lamb
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pita pocket halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup spring mix salad greens

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add the vinegar, rosemary, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes longer. Keep warm.
Crumble lamb into a large bowl; sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper and mix well. Shape into two patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
Brush pita pockets with oil; lightly grill on both sides. Serve burgers in pita pockets with lettuce and onions. Yield: 2 servings.

Originally published as Champion Lamb Burgers for Two in Taste of Home February/March 2011