Lamb Burgers With Feta Cheese

1. 1

   Divide lamb into 8 portions of equal size.

2. 2

   Shape each into a patty and sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Sprinkle top of each patty with an equal amount of cumin and rosemary.

4. 4

   Pat to help the herb and spice adhere.

5. 5

   Patties may be broiled or cooked in a skillet.

6. 6

   If broiled, preheat broiler to high.

7. 7

   Place patties on a baking sheet and place about 3 inches from source of heat.

8. 8

   Broil them 2 minutes if you wish them rare, 4 minutes for well done.

9. 9

   Turn patties and cook 1 minute if you wish them rare, 2 minutes for well done.

10. 10

    If patties are cooked in a skillet, select one large enough to hold them in one layer.

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    Brush skillet with a little oil and heat thoroughly on stove.

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    Cook patties over moderately high heat for 2 minutes if you wish them rare, 4 minutes if well done.

13. 13

    Turn patties and continue cooking 1 minute for rare, 2 minutes for well done.

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    However the patties are cooked, top each with a portion of feta cheese.

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    Place under broiler, preheated to high, about 3 inches from the source of heat.

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    Let broil about 1 minute.

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    Dot center of each patty with half a teaspoon of finely chopped parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.