Llama Burger

Name: Llama Burger
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds ground llama; 1 pound 80/20 blend or 75/25 blend ground beef; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon minced rosemary leaves; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped scallions

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds ground llama
1 pound 80/20 blend or 75/25 blend ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves
1 tablespoon minced rosemary leaves
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Directions

1

Blend the llama and ground beef in a large bowl, being careful not to over blend as that will create a denser burger.
2

Add the egg, bread crumbs, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, feta, and salt and pepper, to taste.
3

Mix well and form into 8 equal round patties, no more than 3/4-inch thick.
4

Refrigerate for 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients and flavors to blend together.
5

Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
6

Add the burgers to the grill and cook until desired doneness is achieved, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.
7

Remove and arrange on serving plates over sliced tomatoes.
8

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish with chopped scallions.