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Home » Chef Recipes » Grilled Lamb Burgers with Leeks and Fennel

Grilled Lamb Burgers with Leeks and Fennel

October 21, 2015 By Sandi Gaertner 12 Comments

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These ground lamb burgers with leeks and fennel are a quick and easy dish that are moist and delicious.

Lamb Burgers with Leek and Fennel moist and delicious, and just bursting with flavor! http://fearlessdining.com

When Crios Wine asked if I would like to create a dish to pair with their Argentinian Malbec, I couldn’t wait. I had recently discovered Malbec at a friend’s house and I love the lushness of this wine with a hint of spice hidden in its depths. Crios wants us to be inspired and to be brave. Try something new like this delicious Malbec.

Argentina has become one of the leading producers of Malbec and 75% of Malbec wines now come from Argentina. Susana Balbo, Argentina’s leading and most innovative winemaker, was inspired to change the perception of Malbec from a forgotten grape to Argentina’s iconic varietal. Crios is a family-owned winery owned by Susana Balbo. Crios in Spanish means “offspring” and was created by Susana as a tribute to her son, José, and daughter, Ana.

Nowadays, Susana’s children have joined the family business and add their young-adult point of view to the wines that are dedicated to their family bond. Crios wines are harvested from specific areas in Mendoza and Salta in Argentina, where grapes are optimal for the fruit-forward style of Crios.

Crios Malbec http://fearlessdining.com

I originally wanted to barbecue some ribs to pair with this wine, but after doing some research, and tasting the Malbec sent to me; I decided I wanted to try creating a lamb recipe.

Lamb Burgers with Leeks and Fennel http://fearlessdining.com

These burgers are so quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weekday evening. These burgers are gluten free, wheat free, and paleo (if you exclude the bun.)

lamb with fennel

Add all of the ingredients in a bowl.

lamb ready to make patties

Mix everything thoroughly.

lamb burgers grilling

Toss the burger on the grill and cook until the internal temperature is 150 degrees fahrenheit.

You can top the burger with anything, I used heirloom tomatoes and red lettuce because they looked so fresh when I was at the farmer’s market this past weekend.

Lamb Burgers with Leeks and Fennel

Yield: 4 burgers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Easy grilled lamb burgers with fennel and leeks.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh ground lamb
  • 1 leek, sliced and cleaned
  • 3 tablespoons fennel fronds, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well.
  3. With your hands, form patties.
  4. Push your finger into the center of each patty and make a small indent.
  5. (This will allow your burger to stay flat instead of rounding upwards in the middle as it cooks.)
  6. Grill until the internal temperature is 150 degrees fahrenheit.
  7. Top with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 338 Saturated Fat: 11g Cholesterol: 82mg Sodium: 658mg Carbohydrates: 4g Protein: 19g
© Sandi Gaertner
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Course

(I used these fabulous multi grain gluten free buns I found made by Schar at our local grocery store.)

These Pepper Jack Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers are a great appetizer to enjoy with this meal.

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Try these Fresh Gluten Free Strawberry Tarts for dessert.

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Comments

  1. Steph @ Steph in Thyme

    October 24, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    What a way to dress up burgers for a romantic date night!

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  2. Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire

    October 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    Okay these lamb burgers sound amazing! It’s been ages since I’ve had a lamb burger and you’ve convinced me that I need one with a nice glass of Crios wine of course!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 22, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you so much Amanda 🙂

      Reply
  3. Trish

    October 22, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Ooooh malbec is my favorite wine! Lamb is a rare treat in our house, but I absolutely love it. These look so delicious Sandi!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 22, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you so much Trish 🙂

      Reply
  4. Fareeha

    October 22, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Amazing flavors for the burgers. I wish I could just grab it from the screen and eat it

    Reply
  5. Brianna @Flippin' Delicious

    October 21, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever had lamb, but I think I’d definitely give this recipe a try. I love that you put leeks and fennel inside the burger!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 22, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      I love lamb, though I haven’t tried it ground before this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sally

    October 21, 2015 at 9:59 am

    This looks delish! So do the buns…do you buy them or have a recipe that you can share?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 21, 2015 at 2:33 pm

      Hi Sally, I bought these at my local grocery store. They are the gluten free multi grain rolls by Schar.

      Reply
  7. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    October 21, 2015 at 9:49 am

    I have some fennel I’ll be using today! Fennel always stumps me, but I’m determined to use it!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 21, 2015 at 2:33 pm

      I am a fennel addict. Feel free to bounce ideas off me anytime 🙂

      Reply

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