Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 pounds ground American lamb
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• Vegetable oil, for greasing the grill
• 4 ounces American blue cheese, such as Point Reyes Blue, Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue, or Maytag Blue, cut into 4 slices or crumbled
• 1 large heirloom tomato, such as Beefsteak, Brandywine, or Cherokee Purple, cut into 4 thick slices
• 4 butter lettuce leaves
• 1/4 cup pickled red onions
• 4 hamburger buns, preferably whole wheat, brioche, or pretzel buns
• Optional Condiments: mayonnaise, ketchup, whole grain mustard, pickles

Directions:

Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill.

In a large bowl, mix the lamb with a few big pinches of salt and several grinds of pepper, tossing gently with the tines of a fork; be careful not to mash the meat. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form hamburger patties, pressing gently to shape.

Grease the grill grates with oil. Place the burgers on the hottest part of the grill and cook, turning once, until a nice crust forms on each side and they are medium-rare to medium in the middle, 7 to 10 minutes. Move the burgers to a cooler part of the grill as needed to avoid blackening or flare-ups. Transfer the burgers to a platter and immediately top with the blue cheese.

Meanwhile, grill the buns, cut side down, until toasted, about 1 minute. Place a hamburger in each bun.

Arrange the tomato slices, lettuce leaves, pickled onions, and any additional condiments on a large serving tray. Serve the burgers and toppings at the table, and let everyone assemble their own perfect lamburger.

Serves 4 / Recipe from [www.americanlamb.com]( http://www.americanlamb.com/consumer/the-new-all-american-lamburger/)