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Lamb burger

September 07, 2012
by Chelsea Winter
25 Comments

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These tasty homemade lamb burgers wipe the proverbial floor with anything a fast food joint can flop out. They’re quick, easy and just delectable. Pretty healthy too, if that’s your vibe.

You really should make these, because a) if you do, everyone will love you for it and b) I want you to discover how incredibly tasty lamb can be when it’s slapped between two burger buns. Enjoy with a cool beer on a hot day!

Patties
500g lamb mince
½ tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ slice bread soaked in 2 tbsp milk
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp rosemary, very finely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
½ onion, finely chopped
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp chilli powder (optional)

Mayo
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup feta, finely chopped
2-3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, very finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp parsley, very finely chopped
2 tsp lemon juice

Toppings
Grilled haloumi slices, or smoked cheddar
Ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced
Red onion rings +lemon juice
Cucumber, sliced
Lettuce
Tomato relish
Ciabatta or burger buns, buttered and lightly grilled

Place the onion rings in a bowl, squeeze a little lemon juice over and a pinch of salt, Toss to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes, drain and shake dry. This makes it less bitter and improves the texture.

Add the lamb, cumin, egg, bread, paprika, garlic, rosemary, onion, salt and chilli and some cracked pepper to a bowl and mix until well combined (use your clean hands, it’s easier). Shape the mixture into 4 patties, cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set them.

Mix the mayonnaise, mint, parsley, garlic, feta and lemon juice until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Heat a little olive oil on a BBQ at a high heat (or a pan). Cook the patties until browned on the outside and medium/medium well on the inside. Assemble your burgers and dig in!

PS –  I showed my friend Dave McGibbon this photo for critiquing, and he said there’s no way you could eat it with your hands without getting messy, and because of that he wouldn’t want to eat it. Hmm. There’s just no pleasing some people. But perhaps you agree? Let me know….

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These days, when I’m not writing cookbooks and dashing around the country doing foodie things, I spend most of my time gangling around in my little kitchen, creating new and exciting recipes to inspire home cooks, like you.
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25 Comments
  1. David McGibbon September 7, 2012 at 12:16 am Reply
    Another easy recipe from Chelsea, She has a fantastic burger, there that we would all want to eat... with a knife and fork..
  2. Will Taylor September 7, 2012 at 12:45 am Reply
    Burgers that you can eat without your hands getting messy aren't real burgers:) This looks amazing and I will definitely be giving it a crack!!
  3. Lisa MacKinnon September 7, 2012 at 12:52 am Reply
    I'm with Will - harden up David! Burgers are made for eating with your hands and getting messy with bits stuck around your mouth is ALL part of the fun! Looks devine and easy peasy to create so I will be making for sure! Thanks Chelsea!
  4. Carole Unkovich September 27, 2012 at 4:02 am Reply
    Definitely going to try this for tomorrow's dinner. Your recipes are simple but extremely tasty.
    • Chelsea Winter September 27, 2012 at 4:10 am Reply
      Thanks Carole - I'm so happy you like them. Do let me know how it goes!
  5. Jan Goble September 30, 2012 at 2:00 am Reply
    Thank you so much for sharing this receipe, I made it today for friends while watching the AB's win. This has really amazing flavours and is simple to make, on to your next receipe now and I can wait until your book comes out, I will be first in line.
    • Chelsea Winter September 30, 2012 at 8:19 pm Reply
      Thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed.
  6. Mia Griffiths September 30, 2012 at 4:04 am Reply
    I made these but had venison patties already made...on Chelsea's suggestion for the mayo I took out the feta and used horseradish sauce and coriander instead of mint, added an egg and used beetroot relish, delish and yes David very messy to eat,but so worth it next time I will make the patties from scratch
  7. Katherine Street November 18, 2012 at 6:02 am Reply
    wow made these tonight for tea, they were a real hit. Every one loved them, ages 4 years,8 years (who helped make them) and the adults too. Delish!
  8. ritchie hita February 13, 2013 at 9:24 pm Reply
    that is an incredible looking burger and all of my friends can't wait to try making it and best of all eating it yummy,
    • Chelsea Winter February 27, 2013 at 4:13 am Reply
      Awesome work Ritchie ;)
  9. Vicky Aitchison August 7, 2013 at 7:03 am Reply
    Just made these for tea and everyone gobbled them up ........ No fork or knife in sight!! Thanks Chelsea they were fabulous!!
    • Chelsea Winter August 7, 2013 at 8:24 am Reply
      Thanks Vicky, that's great to hear!
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  11. Leanne Goninon April 12, 2014 at 9:24 am Reply
    Made the lamb burgers tonight for my boys, they loved them and so did I, definately 1 I will making again. They were so good
  12. Brydie July 16, 2014 at 10:22 am Reply
    Made 40 of these burger patties for a NZ themed picnic BBQ we had in Edinburgh, Scotland last night with friends. They were a real hit so thank you for a delicious recipe. #keepingitkiwi
  13. Raelene January 11, 2015 at 12:49 am Reply
    I would eat it.... Over and over!
  14. Claire Moffatt February 5, 2015 at 12:32 pm Reply
    My husband and i have this tradition that we have homemade burgers every friday. I made these burgers for him, and he loved it!! Almost brought a tear to his eye! BEST lamb burger recipe!
  15. Kylie March 8, 2015 at 10:37 pm Reply
    Made these for board game night Friday because of a). Had all of the pattie ingredients and none of the mayo ones. Made a dressing with 1/4 cup grated cucumber (sprinkled with salt before mixing / shaping patties and squeezed out after) 1/2 cup of unsweetened yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tblsp shredded mint leaves, 1/4 tsp of cumin, sprinkled of paprika. Thought it looked a bit runny - but let it sit while the haloumi & burgers cooked - and something magic happened when it was all stacked up. 2 of the 4 peeps did use cutlery - but didn't hold that against them :) Especially after they deemed them best burgers yet.
  16. Debra May 10, 2015 at 6:00 pm Reply
    This is the second time I have done this recipie, I absolutely love it!!! Living in the US lamb can get kinda pricey, but these burgers are a hit!!! I add an egg and beetroot to make a true Kiwiburger Extremely well received here :)
  17. Gary Spierling May 15, 2015 at 7:08 am Reply
    just made this for the family. Just have one word for this recipe "AMAZING!!!!". Thanks Chelsea.
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  19. Tania November 2, 2015 at 1:33 am Reply
    Thanks for the recipe Chelsea I'm making this for dinner tonight. It looks amazing!
  20. Debbie Norton November 24, 2015 at 6:26 am Reply
    OMG Chelsea you beaut. Awesome flavours, easy peasy to make. Love love love!
  21. Allan Clark December 22, 2015 at 9:04 am Reply
    Very very nice Chelsea, this one is a 'keeper' for us after we had them for tea tonight. And being a little messy is surely part of the fun of having burgers ;)

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