Lamb Burger with Tzatziki & Feta

• 600 glamb mince
• 3garlic cloves, minced
• salt and black pepper
• 1small onion, grated
• 2 tspground cumin
• 1 tspdried oregano
• ½ tspground cinnamon
• ½ tspchilli flakes
• 1 tbspolive oil
• 2 tbspfresh mint, finely chopped
• ½cucumber, grated, squeezed dry
• 1garlic clove, crushed
• 200 gGreek yoghurt
• 1 tbspfresh dill, chopped
• 100 gfeta cheese, crumbled
• 4white burger buns, about 70g each
• 15 gbasil leaves, torn
• 4portions sliced tomato, red onion, and lettuce (optional)
• 200 grocket, dressed with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice, plus 30 g shaved parmesan (optional)
• 1small ciabatta (optional)

Method

1. 1Make the tzatziki first so the flavours settle: stir the Greek yoghurt with the squeezed-dry cucumber, crushed garlic and chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper, then chill until needed.
2. 2Tip the lamb mince into a large bowl with the grated onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, chilli flakes and chopped mint. Season generously, then mix with your hands just until combined; don't overwork it or the patties go tough.
3. 3Divide into 4 equal balls and press into patties slightly wider than your buns (they shrink as they cook). Press a shallow dimple into the centre of each to stop them doming.
4. 4Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or griddle over medium-high until shimmering. Lay in the patties and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until deeply charred, the edges crisp and the centres reaching 75°C for 30 seconds. Lift onto a plate and rest for 2 minutes; this is important.
5. 5While the burgers rest, toast the buns cut-side down in the hot pan for about 1 minute, until golden and lightly crisp around the edges, soaking up the lamb fat.
6. 6Spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki on each bun base. Sit the lamb patty on top, then add the optional sliced tomato, red onion and lettuce if using. Shower with crumbled feta; be generous, let it tumble down the sides.
7. 7Scatter with torn basil, and crown with the bun top. Press gently and serve straight away with extra tzatziki alongside.

Per serving

kcal

712

protein

42.5g

fibre

4.7g

carbs

50.3g

fat

39g