986. LAMB BURGERS with BACON and CHEESE

makes 4 burgers


1 lb. ground lamb
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
¼ cup tomato paste
4 slices bacon
4 slices cheese
4 hamburger buns
2 tablespoons Dijon fruit glaze (see below)
1 medium carrot, finely shredded
1 cup lettuce, finely shredded

Blend lamb, onion, rosemary and tomato paste in a medium bowl. Divide mixture into four equal parts and shape into flat burgers. Wrap a bacon slice around each burger and secure with a toothpick. Place on a cold, lightly-greased broiler pan. Broil four inches away from the heat for approx. three minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and place a slice of cheese on top of each burger. Remove toothpicks. Split burger buns in half and grill on each side until lightly browned. Spread base of buns with mustard and top burgers with carrot and lettuce. Place top of bun on top and serve.

Dijon fruit glaze: combine 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon favorite fruit jam with 1 teaspoon water. Mix well and heat in a saucepan just to loosen jam and let mixture incorporate. Then remove from heat and let cool before using on lamb burger or over slices of lamb roast.


courtesy of: Catherine Bridges, Sandwich Editor, BellaOnline