Lamb Burgers With Bell Pepper Relish Recipes

THE LAMB BURGER

Steps:

• For the relish: Cook the peppers and onions in some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until soft. Add the vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, cayenne pepper and garlic. Lower the heat and cook until all the ingredients are cooked down and thick enough to top the burgers, about 15 minutes.
• For the burgers: Mix the beef, lamb, bell peppers, mint, onions, allspice, cloves, coriander, cumin, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Form into 4 patties.
• Cook the burgers to your liking in a skillet or on a grill. Serve with the red pepper relish.

LAMB BURGERS WITH BELL PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• For relish: Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved and then boil one minute. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, and then simmer 25 minutes. For burgers: Mix all ingredients in bowl and form into patties. Heat skillet 1 minute. Cook 4 minutes on each side, melting feta on top in final minute of cooking. Serve on toasted English muffins topped with relish.

GRILLED LEG OF LAMB WITH HOT RED PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Cut lamb into 2 pieces where there is a natural separation in meat and put each piece into a large sealable plastic bag.
• In a food processor, purée all remaining ingredients (except relish) until smooth and divide marinade evenly between plastic bags. Seal bags, pressing out excess air, and put in a shallow baking pan. Marinate lamb, chilled, turning bags once or twice, at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Prepare grill.
• Discard marinade and grill lamb in batches if necessary on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 7 to 10 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.
• Serve lamb, thinly sliced across the grain, with relish.
• In a heavy saucepan, stir together ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour, or until reduced to about 3 cups. Relish may be made 1 month ahead and chilled, covered.
• Serve relish chilled or at room temperature.