All-American Lamb Burgers

Recipe courtesy of the American Lamb Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground American Lamb
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
4 hamburger buns, toasted

Optional Accompaniments: Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, mustard, and ketchup

Cooking Directions:

1. In large bowl, blend together lamb, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover and refrigerate allowing flavors to blend for 1 hour.
2. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
3. Grill over coals covered with gray ash 4 to 5 minutes per side.
4. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato slices, and condiments as desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 608; Total Fat: 36g; Cholesterol: 165mg; Total Carbs: 25g; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 46g; Sodium: 762mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the American Lamb Board.