Name: Goat Cheese–Stuffed Lamb Burgers with Caramelized Red Onions
Yield: Makes 4 burgers
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup dark beer; 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1/3 cup goat cheese; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 burger buns; 4 tablespoons Spicy Herb Mayo; 4 slices cooked bacon; 1 cup baby arugula

Photo by Dennis Prescott

Lamb burgers are a great way to switch up burger night at home. Change is good, y’all! Lamb has more of an earthy, gamey flavor than beef, and it’s completely delicious paired with creamy goat cheese and deeply caramelized onions. If your burger night needs a little relief from the same old same old, give these a go.

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