Lamb Burgers with Onion Soup Aioli

Instead of putting caramelized onions on these tasty lamb burgers, Food & Wine’s Justin Chapple whisks onion soup mix into mayonnaise for a very playful and delicious spread. Slideshow: More Burger Recipes

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:10:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories828 kcal (41%)

Total Fat63.1 g (90%)

Carbs29.9 g (11%)

Sugars6.1 g (7%)

Protein33.7 g (67%)

Sodium870.8 mg (44%)

Fiber1.5 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

½ cupmayonnaise

1 tablespoononion soup mix

prepared, such as

1 teaspoonfresh lemon juice

2Persian cucumbers

very thinly sliced lengthwise

1 teaspoonsugar

kosher salt

pepper

1.5 poundsground lamb

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, onion soup mix and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and let stand until pliable, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Form the lamb into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Using your thumb, make an impression in the center of each patty. Season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat, turning once, until nearly cooked through, about 6 minutes total.

Step 4

Spread the aioli on the bun bottoms and top with the burgers, cucumbers, peppers and arugula. Close and serve.

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