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Lamb Burger

Introduction & method

Burgers don't always have to be made from beef - try this lamb version for a change.

 Lamb Burger Recipe

Make the sauce


Wash the cucumber and cut it in half lengthways. Scoop out teh seeds with a teaspoon. Chop the cucumber into small dice. Finely chop the mint leaves. Mix all the sauce ingredients together and set aside until needed.

Make the patties


You need fatty lamb mince for this - about 20% fat is good. Peel and finely chop the onion. Mix all the patty ingredients together - you'll probably need to use your hands to do this. Divide the mixture into two and shape them into patties about the same diameter as your muffins.

Prep the veggies


Slice your tomatoes and radishes. Wash your lettuce leaves. Slice your muffins in half horizontally. BTW, English (oven-bottom) muffins aren't the same as the cakey things. They're a kind of bread roll - stronger and less sweet than a burger bun and perfect for holding your burger together.

Cook the patties


Spray a little oil onto a cast-iron griddle plate. When it's hot, place the burgers on. Leave them alone for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for 4-5 minutes more. Transfer them to a warmed plate, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes. Place the muffins onto the griddle, cut side down, and lightly toast for 1-2 minutes.

Assemble the burgers


Spread a generous amount of the yoghurt sauce on the bottom piece of muffin. Arrange the lettuce over this, place a patty on, then slices of tomato, and then radish slices. Finally, spread some mustard inside the lib, place it on top and take care the sauce doesn't dribble on your nice clean white shirt.


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Ingredients & Info


PATTIES
 300 grams minced lamb
 1 medium onion
 half a tsp salt
 half a tsp white pepper
 1 tsp dried rosemary
MINTY YOGHURT SAUCE
 half a cucumber
 250 ml Greek yoghurt
 small handful fresh mint
 half a tsp salt
 half a tsp sugar
THE BURGER
 2 English oven-bottom muffins
 1 or 2 large tomatoes
 4 lettuce leaves
   2 radishes
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

UNITS:
Metric
US Customary/Imperial

makes 2 burgers
Prep time: 10 minutes.
resting time: 5 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minutes.
Total time: 25 minutes.