Prosciutto Lamb Burgers

Total Time: 36 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf italian parsley
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 6 slices prosciutto, sliced medium-thin (for wrapping the burgers)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• fresh basil leaf, for topping each burger
• fresh tomato, slices for topping each burger
• extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• balsamic vinegar, for drizzling

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl combine the bread crumbs, parsley, egg, milk, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper, stir to combine. add the lamb and stir until incorporated. divide the mixture into 6 (1-inch) thick burgers. place the slices of prosciutto on a cutting board or piece of parchment paper. place 1 lamb burger in the center of each slice of prosciutto and wrap the prosciutto around the burger.
• 2 place a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. add the olive oil and heat for 2 minutes. place the lamb burgers, prosciutto-covered side down in the pan and cook over medium heat until the prosciutto is golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. turn the burgers and finish cooking, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
• 3 remove the burgers from the pan and place on a serving platter or individual plates. top each burger with 2 to 3 basil leaves, 1 to 2 slices of tomato, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. serve immediately.