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Grilled Lamb Patties With White Bean And Mint Relish

MediterraneanLambIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 0.5 lb ground lamb
  • 2 tbsp minced shallots
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped mint
  • 2 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground chili powder
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz bacon, chopped
  • 0.5 cup small-diced red onions
  • 0.5 cup small-diced fresh tomatoes, seeded
  • 1 cup white navy beans, cooked until tender
  • 2 tbsp chiffonade of mint
  • 1 cup veal reduction or rich beef stock, warm

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine the lamb, shallots, garlic, mint, Creole seasoning, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well and form into 12 small patties.

  2. 2

    In a sauté pan, render the bacon until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.

  3. 3

    For the relish: combine the bacon, red onions, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, white beans, mint, and reserved bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb patties and pan-fry for 4 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Spoon the relish into the center of serving plates. Place 2 to 3 lamb patties on top. Spoon warm veal reduction over the patties and garnish with parsley.

Tags

mediterraneanamerican