Prosciutto Lamb Burgers

Ingredients

• 4 servings balsamic vinegar for drizzling
• 0.8 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 cup bread crumbs dried plain
• 1 large eggs lightly beaten
• 0.3 cup flat-leaf parsley fresh italian chopped
• 4 servings basil leaves fresh for topping each burger
• 1 pound lamb 
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 4 servings olive oil extra-virgin for drizzling
• 0.5 cup pecorino cheese grated
• 6 large slices pancetta sliced for wrapping the burgers
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 1 slices tomatoes fresh for topping each burger
• 2 tablespoons milk whole

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking paper
• cutting board

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. In a large bowl combine the bread crumbs, parsley, egg, milk, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper, Stir to combine.
3. Add the lamb and stir until incorporated. Divide the mixture into 6 (1-inch) thick burgers.
4. Place the slices of prosciutto on a cutting board or piece of parchment paper.
5. Place 1 lamb burger in the center of each slice of prosciutto and wrap the prosciutto around the burger.
6. Place a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the olive oil and heat for 2 minutes.
8. Place the lamb burgers, prosciutto-covered side down in the pan and cook over medium heat until the prosciutto is golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn the burgers and finish cooking, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
9. Remove the burgers from the pan and place on a serving platter or individual plates. Top each burger with 2 to 3 basil leaves, 1 to 2 slices of tomato, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
10. Serve immediately.