The Juiciest Lamb Burger with Carla’s Salsa Very Verde | Sweet Heat with Rick Martinez

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:59 Sassy Salsa Very Verde
00:05:07 Patty Up
00:06:47 Build a Better Burger
00:11:40 Cheers & Chomp

PREP TIME: 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
MAKES: 4

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, preferably grass-fed
Kosher Salt
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced; plus 2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds (optional)
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces chevre
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
2 tablespoons garlic chives, or common chives
3 ounces watercress
4 brioche rolls, toasted

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[tpn]

The Grindr notifications took me OUT😂💀 You two are literally best friend goals🥰

[AutumnWytch]

"It's really not a cooking show - it's just, like, high drama." And that's why we LOVE IT! The delicious food is just a happy extra! I could watch these two all day long. They're so FUN!

[bdellovibrioo]

Carla knocked it out of the park w/ that impression

[emmyali]

LOVE Rick and LOVE Carla!!! What a GREAT duo!!!

[chtobin]

Grindr and playing with meat. Love the humor. These two could literally make anything and I would watch.

[Romi_Zii]

Need more of Rick and Carla hamming it up!
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[boester]

Carla's: "Wait, you are gay?!" got me cackling, actually woke up my kid xD

[jonschneider]

Two of my favorite chefs collaborating is the highlight of my lunch hour! Entertaining, informative, and all over pure joy. Thanks for documenting this and teaming up :)

[brianwooton]

So, I was watching this episode with the wife and imagine my shock when my admonition regarding proper use of a mandoline popped up, including my smiling face. Rick, I am glad you read your comments. Laugh, I thought I'd die.

[julianadeau]

You two need to collab more often. You're a hoot together! <3

[annecasillas]

YES, MORE< Love Rick and Carla playing together! Now throw Sohla and Chris in and it would be a perfect day!

[KimJayViet]

I use an oyster shucking glove when I mandoline anything. I love these two together. I don't miss the magazine that will not be named.

[priestbyname]

I’m here for the chaos. Rick never disappoints.

[kimberlyayodele]

Best duo ever! Enjoyed every minute of this show!

[GigiStar]

This recipe has everything I want. Love Rick and Carla!

[jennyquintana]

I will support anything from this two. Super talented chefs. Love

[irishfergal]

- you two so so so so so belong together. I can't comment on the Grindr alerts, but let's just say that the mango doesn't fall far from el arbol. Nuff said. Wonderful and fun show. Thanks.

[MayraRamdihal]

These two would throw the best party ever, please become our fun YT aunt and uncle and adopt all of us, thank you very much!

[AndreaWitt]

Absolutely LOVED this episode! You and Carla are great together, and this sounds amazing!

[dragon_empress_]

Totally adorable! The food looks amazing too!