Greek Burgers

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Recipe by: Bosco
 

"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." 

 

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup trimmed, diced fennel bulb
• 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 hamburger buns

To Make:

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

2. Preheat grill for high heat.

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

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.