Lamb Burgers with Chick Pea Avocado Relish and Caramelized Feta
2 pounds lamb shoulder steak, cut into large chunks
2 strips thick cut bacon
1 T rosemary, fresh
1 T basil
1 T mint
1 T parsely
1 T thyme
3 cloves garlic
grind all in meat grinder on large hole
reserve half and grind again, including garlic
mix all ingredients and form into burgers, season with salt, pepper and grill
Chick Pea Avocado Relish
1 can chickpeas, cooked
1 avocado, diced
2 green onions, chopped fine
1 roma tomato, diced and seeded
1 T cilantro
2 tsp cumin
2 T extra virgin olive oil
½ lime, zested and juiced
vigorously mix all ingredients
serve with slice of iceberg lettuce with tomato slice as a burger set on the bun
Caramelized Feta
1 slice feta, place on grill immediately after you remove burgers, cook until
golden and turn over, about 10 seconds each side
Serve burgers on fresh milk rolls with lettuce, tomato and chick pea relish and
caramelized feta
Chef John Brand 