Feta-Stuffed Lamb Burgers with Spicy Cucumber Relish

Try a new spin on a backyard classic with these cheese-filled burgers. Packed with red onion and herbs, they’re moist, flavorful, and surprisingly easy!

Regan Burns Cafiso

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Ingredients

1 cup peeled, diced, and seeded cucumber (1/4-inch dice)		1 pound ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt		1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
2 tablespoons minced red onion		1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons plain Greek-style yogurt		1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar		4 hamburger buns
1/4 teaspoon sugar		Sliced tomato and arugula, for serving
Pinch cayenne pepper

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1
To make the relish, toss diced cucumber with ½ teaspoon salt; transfer to a colander or strainer to drain for 30 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture from cucumber and press between two double layers of paper towels to dry. Mix with remaining ingredients and chill until ready to use.
2
Heat grill to medium high. In a mixing bowl, combine lamb, onion, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper; mix well. Divide meat mixture into four thick patties. Press a small well into the center of each patty, and place a packed tablespoon of feta in each. Carefully wrap lamb around cheese, pinching to seal; chill for 5 minutes.
3
Grill burgers 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium doneness. Serve immediately with cucumber relish.

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Feta-Stuffed Lamb Burgers with Spicy Cucumber Relish

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