Silk Road Lamb Burgers Recipe

Name: Silk Road Lamb Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the lamb burgers; 2 pounds ground lamb; 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds, toasted in a dry skillet; 3/4 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely minced; 8 sesame seed hamburger buns (a nod to nang, the traditional sesame crusted flatbread of Chinese Muslim cuisine); For the topping; 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil; 1/2 medium white onion, julienned; 1 cup scallions, julienned; 3 jalapeno peppers, sliced into thin rounds (I do not seed them but you may if you prefer less heat); 1 garlic cloved, minced; 1-2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper, adjust to taste; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

For the lamb burgers
2 pounds ground lamb
2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds, toasted in a dry skillet
3/4 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely minced
8 sesame seed hamburger buns (a nod to nang, the traditional sesame crusted flatbread of Chinese Muslim cuisine)
For the topping
2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1/2 medium white onion, julienned
1 cup scallions, julienned
3 jalapeno peppers, sliced into thin rounds (I do not seed them but you may if you prefer less heat)
1 garlic cloved, minced
1-2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper, adjust to taste
salt, to taste

1
Season ground lamb with salt, freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, minced cilantro and toasted cumin seeds. Combine thoroughly.
2
Shape lamb mixture into 8 patties.
3
Heat oil in pan, then saute onion, scallions, and peppers and add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until onions are translucent and wilted. Set aside.
4
Cook lamb patties to desired doneness on an outdoor grill, preferably charcoal.
5
Serve burgers on grilled sesame seed buns, and top with the onion and pepper mixture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the lamb burgers, 2 pounds ground lamb, 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds, toasted in a dry skillet, 3/4 tablespoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Silk Road Lamb Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Silk Road Lamb Burgers

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