Lamb, Grilled Patties w White Bean Relish Serves 6

In mixing bowl, combine lamb, shallots, garlic, mint, Creole seasoning, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mixwell. Form into 12 small patties. In saute pan, over med. Heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 6-8 min. Using aslotted spoon, remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 T fat. In bowl, combine bacon, red onions, tomatoes,garlic, lemon juice, white beans, mint and reserved fat. Mix well. Season w s&p. Set aside. Heat olive oil in largeskillet over med-hi heat. Add patties and pan fry for 4 min on each side. To serve, spoon relish in center of 6 servingplates. Place 2 lamb patties on top of relish. Spoon some of veal reduction over patties. Garnish w parsley.

Lamb 1.5lb ground
Shallot 2T minced
Garlic 2T minced
Mint 2T chopped
Creole Seasoning 2 tsp
Cumin 2 tsp
Chili Powder 1tsp
Egg 1
Olive Oil 3T
Bacon 4 oz, chopped
Onion 0.5c red diced
Tomato 0.5c chopped, seeded
Garlic 1tsp
Lemon 1 juiced
Beans, Navy 1c cooked
Mint 2T chiffonade
Stock 1c veal reduction
Parsley