Grilled lamb patties with a white bean and mint relish

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGround lamb
2tablespoonsMinced shallots
2tablespoonsMinced garlic
2tablespoonsChopped mint
2teaspoonsCreole seasoning
2teaspoonsGround cumin
1teaspoonGround chili powder
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper
1Egg
3tablespoonsOlive oil
4ouncesBacon; chopped
½cupSmall diced red onions
½cupSmall diced fresh tomatoes; seeded
1teaspoonChopped garlic
1Lemon; juiced
1cupWhite navy beans; cooked in salted
; water until tender,
; cooled completely
2tablespoonsChiffonade of mint
1cupVeal reduction; warm
1tablespoonFinely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

FOR THE RELISH

In a mixing bowl, combine the lamb, shallots, garlic, mint, Creole seasoning, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well. Form into 12 small patties. In a saut‚ pan, over medium heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.

In a mixing bowl, combine the bacon, red onions, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, white beans, mint and reserved bacon fat. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and pan-fry for 4 minutes on each side.

To serve, spoon the relish in the center of 6 serving plates. Place 2 lamb patties on top of the relish. Spoon some of the veal reduction over the patties. Garnish with parsley.

Yield: 6 servings

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 3088 Calories (kcal); 262g Total Fat; (76% calories from fat); 157g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 780mg Cholesterol; 4843mg Sodium Food Exchanges: ½ Grain(Starch); 22 Lean Meat; 1½ Vegetable; ½ Fruit; 38 Fat; ½ Other Carbohydrates

Recipe by: EMERIL LIVE SHOW #EMIC37 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.