MEDITERRANEAN AUSTRALIAN LAMB BURGER WITH GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATO RELISH

MEDITERRANEAN AUSTRALIAN LAMB BURGER WITH GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATO RELISH image

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 pounds ground Australian lamb
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
6 - 8 large basil leaves, julienned
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup cornmeal (or flour), for coating
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for cooking
3 tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split
2-3 tablespoon soft goat cheese or chevre

Steps:

To make the burgers, combine ground lamb, shallot, capers, basil and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Divide mixture into four burgers. Spread cornmeal over a plate and press burgers into mixture to coat. Preheat barbecue or grill pan and brush with oil. Cook the burgers over a medium to high heat for 6 - 7 minutes each side or until cooked as desired. To make the relish, place the tomatoes and onion into a preheated saute pan with the olive oil. Cook for 5 minutes. Add sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool. Grill the buns, cut side down, until lightly toasted. Spread with goat cheese and top with the burgers. Serve with the tomato relish.