Grilled Lamb Patties

If ground lamb is unavailable, purchase either a 2 1/3-pound boneless leg of lamb or a 4-pound bone-in leg of lamb, and ask the butcher to grind it for you.

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2  pounds  lean ground lamb
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh mint
• 1  teaspoon  ground allspice
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  ground cumin
• 2  teaspoons  salt
• 1  teaspoon  pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Process lamb mixture, in batches, in a food processor until well combined, stopping to scrape down sides. Cover lamb mixture, and chill at least 30 minutes.

Shape lamb mixture into 16 (4- to 5-inch) patties.

Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink.