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Top Chef Junior Szechuan Lamb Burger

Name: Top Chef Junior Szechuan Lamb Burger
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 scallions, finely sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; ½ cup greek yogurt; salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons oil; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns, toasted and ground; ½ teaspoon red chili flakes; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cucumber, sliced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 fresno chilies, or red jalapeños, de-seeded and thinly sliced; 4 brioche buns, lightly toasted

By Tasty30 min4 servings

Top Chef Junior Szechuan lamb burger is a bold and flavorful burger, featuring a spicy lamb patty and a cool cucumber-mint slaw.

Instructions

1
Creamy herb sauce: Stir together cilantro, scallion, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt until combined.
2
Onion saute: Heat oil, then add red onions to a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
3
Cook until they begin to soften but still retain their color and crunch, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
4
Burgers: Combine the lamb, cumin, sichuan peppercorns, chile flakes, sesame oil, sugar, mustard, and salt in a large bowl. Mix gently until spices are evenly distributed, but don’t overwork meat. Form into four balls.
5
In the same large saute pan used for the onions and peppers, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Use a wide, stiff spatula to gently smash the balls into flat patties, about 3⁄4-inch (2-cm) thick.
6
Cook until the bottom of each burger has formed a brown crust, about 3–4 minutes. Flip each patty and cook through, approximately 3–4 minutes.
7
Assembly: Spread about 1 tablespoon creamy herb sauce on the bottom of each bun. Place a burger on each bun, topping each with a spoon of onions, sliced cucumber, chilis, and cilantro.
8
Enjoy!