Lamb Burger with Caramelized Fennel & Onion

“Lamb and Cab are considered a perfect pairing, but it doesn’t have to be a formal meal—this lamb burger hits it out of the park!”

Tim Gleadall, AVV Culinary Director and Chef

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
Caramelized Fennel & Onion
1 whole fennel bulb, sliced very thin
1 medium white onion, sliced very thin
3 Tbsp AVV olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
Pinch of salt and pepper

Lamb Burger
1 lb ground lamb
1 large egg
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
Quality blue cheese
4 burger buns

Method of Preparation:

Caramelized Fennel & Onion:
Sauté all ingredients over medium heat until light golden brown, then set aside.

Lamb Burger:
In a large bowl, using your hands, thoroughly combine all lamb burger ingredients, until a uniform mass forms. Form patties to desired size and thickness, then salt and pepper both sides. Grill or griddle until internal temperature reaches 130-140F° for medium rare.

Let patties rest for 3-5 minutes before placing on a bun. Place the burger patty on the bun and dress with fennel and onion, blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and anything else you fancy on a burger.