Lamb Burgers With Goat Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. very lean ground lamb

2 Tbs. minced garlic

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. dried red chili pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

4 oz. Montrachet goat cheese

1-1/2 tsp. dried rosemary leaves

Preparation

Mix lamb, garlic, cumin, dried red chili pepper flakes, salt and black pepper together. Shape into 3 patties, 3 inches in diameter and an inch thick. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat until hot. Can also grill over hot charcoal. Place patties in heated pan and cook for approx. 4 minutes. Turn the patties and place a mound of 1-1/3 oz. goat cheese on top of each. Sprinkle each burger with 1/2 tsp. of the rosemary. Cover the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Makes 3 servings.