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….
Yum!!!! We only had a 250g packet of lamb… I’ve never made lamb burgers before and don’t even like mayo.
Well these were delicious :D
Four large burgers for the two of us. Easy to make and heaps to eat. Really full and satisfied ^_^
Lovely! x
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 ;)
OMG Chelsea you beaut. Awesome flavours, easy peasy to make. Love love love!
Thanks for the recipe Chelsea I’m making this for dinner tonight. It looks amazing!
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just made this for the family. Just have one word for this recipe “AMAZING!!!!”. Thanks Chelsea.
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 :)
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.
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!
I would eat it…. Over and over!
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
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
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Just made these for tea and everyone gobbled them up …….. No fork or knife in sight!! Thanks Chelsea they were fabulous!!
Thanks Vicky, that’s great to hear!
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,
Awesome work Ritchie ;)
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!
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
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.
Thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed.
Definitely going to try this for tomorrow’s dinner. Your recipes are simple but extremely tasty.
Thanks Carole – I’m so happy you like them. Do let me know how it goes!
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!
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!!
Another easy recipe from Chelsea, She has a fantastic burger, there that we would all want to eat… with a knife and fork..
so true