*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Cumin And Chili Lamb Burgers

Recipe By     : ESSENCE OF EMERIL  (Show # EE-2394)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         Ground lamb meat
   2      tablespoons   Ground cumin
   2      tablespoons   Ground chili powder
   1      tablespoon    Minced garlic
                        Salt -- to taste
                        Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
                        Southwest Spice -- see * Note
   4      slices        Jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese
     1/2  cup           Roasted garlic aioli
   1      cup           Roasted corn and roasted pepper salsa
   4                    Beer bread buns
   2      cups          Shoestring potatoes

  * Note:  See the "Southwest Spice - {Emeril's Southwest Seasoning}" recipe which is included in this collection.

   Preheat the fryer.  Preheat the grill.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb with the cumin, chili powder, and garlic.  Mix until thoroughly incorporated.  Season with Southwest Spice.  Form into 4-ounce patties.  Place on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.  Place the cheese on the burgers about a minute before removing from the grill, so the cheese will melt.
   Fry the shoestring potatoes for 3 minutes or until golden. 
 Remove from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate. 
 Season with salt and pepper.
   Spread the aioli in-between the bun. 
 Place the burger in-between the bun and top with the salsa. 
 Garnish with the fried shoestrings.


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