Cumin and Chili Lamb Burgers

• 1 pound ground lamb meat
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons ground chili powder
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper
• Southwest seasoning
• 4 slices Jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup roasted garlic aioli
• 1 cup roasted corn and roasted pepper salsa
• 4 beer bread buns
• 2 cups shoestring potatoes

1. Preheat the fryer.
2. Preheat the grill.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb with the cumin, chili powder, and garlic.
4. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
5. Season with Southwest seasoning.
6. Form into 4-ounce patties.
7. Place on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
8. Place the cheese on the burgers about a minute before removing from the grill, so the cheese will melt.
9. Fry the shoestring potatoes for 3 minutes or until golden.
10. Remove from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Spread the aioli in-between the bun.
13. Place the burger in-between the bun and top with the salsa.
14. Garnish with the fried shoestrings.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/cumin-and-chili-lamb-burgers-recipe.html (may not work)