Lamb Burgers
Lamb mince with cumin, mint and garlic, shaped into patties and cooked for 12 minutes, served in buns with yoghurt sauce. Four servings in 27 minutes.
What to Put on the Table With Lamb Burgers
- Sweet potato wedges
- Greek salad
- Pickled onions
- Hummus
How to Cook Lamb Burgers
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Mix the lamb, cumin, garlic, half the mint, salt and pepper and shape into 4 patties with a dimple in each.
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Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 6 minutes per side.
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Stir the remaining mint into the yoghurt.
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Toast the buns and fill with yoghurt, rocket, tomato and a patty.
A Few Notes
Mix the meat gently.
Press a dimple into each patty.
If your pan runs hot, check at 5 minutes.
Toast the buns for a firmer base.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
Leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat in a pan rather than a microwave.
Lamb Burgers: Your Questions Answered
How long does Lamb Burgers take to make?
About 27 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Lamb Burgers?
Mix the meat gently. Press a dimple into each patty. If your pan runs hot, check at 5 minutes. Toast the buns for a firmer base.
What should I serve with Lamb Burgers?
Sweet potato wedges; Greek salad; Pickled onions; Hummus.
How should Lamb Burgers be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat in a pan rather than a microwave.
Is Lamb Burgers suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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