Mexican-Style Lamb Burgers

• 1/4 cups Water
• 1/4 cups White Vinegar, Distilled
• 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 whole Large Jalapenos, Sliced Into Rings
• 1- 1/2 cup Slaw Mix (red And Green Cabbage)
• 1/2 cups Carrots, julienned
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/4 teaspoons Fresh Lime Zest
• 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
• Salt To Taste
• 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 2 whole Canned Chipotle Peppers, Chopped
• 1/2 cups Mayonnaise
• 1- 1/2 pound Ground Lamb
• 1 whole Egg, Beaten
• 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
• Salt To Taste
• 4 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 8 slices Sandwich Bread Or 4 Ciabatta Rolls, Toasted
• 2 whole Avocados, Cored And Thinly Sliced
• 3/4 cups Tortilla Strips Or Crushed Tortilla Chips

1. For the pickled jalapenos, in a saucepan over high heat, combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt.
2. Bring to a boil and then stir in the jalapenos.
3. Remove from heat to let cool.
4. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until you are ready to use.
5. Meanwhile, prepare your slaw.
6. In a large bowl, combine the slaw mix, carrots, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, a dash of salt and pepper and your already prepared pickled jalapenos (including the pickling juice).
7. Toss together, cover and refrigerate.
8. For the mayo, combine the chipotle peppers and mayo in a blender.
9. Blend until smooth.
10. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
11. For the burgers, in another bowl, combine the ground lamb, egg, cayenne and a dash of salt.
12. Form into 4 equal-sized patties and set aside on a plate.
13. Preheat your grill to medium to medium high and grill your burgers for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium rare (this will very depending on how hot your grill gets and how done you want your burgers).
14. For the last 1 minute of cooking time, add the slices of cheese to the top of your burger and allow to melt as the burgers finish cooking.
15. Spread both sides of the bread (or bun) with the chipotle mayo and scoop a couple tablespoons of slaw on the bottom slice.
16. Top with the burger and garnish with avocado slices and tortilla strips (or chips).
17. Serve hot and enjoy!

water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, jalapenos, mix, carrots, lime juice, fresh lime zest, fresh cilantro, salt, freshly ground black pepper, peppers, mayonnaise, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, cheddar cheese, bread, avocados, tortilla strips

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/mexican-style-lamb-burgers/ (may not work)