Goat Cheese-Stuffed Lamb Burgers (2024)

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I love making these flavorful lamb burgers stuffed with creamy, delicious goat cheese. I use basil and oregano in mine, but feel free to use your favorite herbs and spices as this recipe is very forgiving. Serve on hamburger buns or pita bread with tzatziki sauce or on their own with a Greek salad.

Submitted byLeeleeCooks

Updated on August 3, 2023

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
2 pounds ground lamb
1 egg
1 cup bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
4 ounces soft goat cheese
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Directions

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Gently knead together onion, lamb, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into six parts and roll into balls, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Mix together goat cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, basil, and oregano until well combined; cover and chill for 5 minutes.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Working with one portion of meat at a time, make an indentation in the center of the ball with your thumb. Fill the indentation with a heaping tablespoon of goat cheese mixture. Gently pull and form the meat patty around the cheese filling, making a burger-shaped patty. Repeat with each ball of lamb mixture.
Grill patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium or 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for well done.

Tips

Using fresh rosemary in the goat cheese filling will give the burgers a real Greek flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

484	Calories
31g	Fat
16g	Carbs
34g	Protein

See Also

Which Ground Beef is Best for Burgers?

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories484
% Daily Value *
Total Fat31g	40%
Saturated Fat13g	67%
Cholesterol147mg	49%
Sodium2071mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate16g	6%
Dietary Fiber1g	5%
Total Sugars2g
Protein34g	67%
Vitamin C2mg	2%
Calcium130mg	10%
Iron4mg	20%
Potassium471mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.