HealthNotes

All-American Lamb Burger

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

• 2 pounds ground American lamb

• 8 hamburger buns, split and toasted

• 8 leaves lettuces

• 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper

• 4 thin slices red onions, split into rings

• 16 tomato slices

Pair zesty lamb burgers with crispy sweet potato fries for a creative new take on the classic burger and fries combination.

Directions

• In large bowl, combine ground lamb, tomato sauce, oats, onion, basil, garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are blended. Shape into eight 1/2-inch thick patties.
• To GrillCook over medium-hot coals. Grill 4 inches from coals 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness: 145° F for medium-rare, 160 ° F for medium or 170° F for well.
• To BroilPlace lamb patties on broiler pan. Broil lamb 4 inches from source of heat for 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness: 145° F for medium-rare, 160° F for medium or 170° F for well.
• To ServeArrange lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun. Top with onion rings, 2 tomato slices, cooked lamb patties and bun top.