Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb meat
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons ground chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • Southwest seasoning
  • 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

Method

  • 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 seasoning.
  • 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.