Blue Cheese Infused Lamb Burgers

1 tsp (5 mL) fennel seeds

¼ tsp (2 mL) chili flakes

1 lb (454 g) ground Ontario lamb

1 tbsp (15 mL) cornmeal

2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley

½ tsp (2 mL) dried thyme leaves

¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper

4 oz (120 g) Ontario blue cheese, crumbled into 4 equal amounts

In a small dry skillet, toast fennel and chili flakes over medium heat for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Let cool slightly, then grind using a spice or coffee grinder or alternatively, crush in a mortar and pestle.
Scrape into a large bowl and add lamb, parsley, cornmeal, thyme, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
Divide into 4 equal balls.
Tuck crumbled blue cheese into each lamb ball, then flatten and shape into a 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick patty. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet or platter.
Preheat grill to medium high heat. Place burgers on greased grill and grill for about 4 minutes per side or until no longer pink inside.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍔Burger

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍖Bbq🍽️Casual Dining📆Everyday

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m