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Spicy Lamb Burger

Spicy Lamb Burger

Spicy Lamb Burger recipe that makes kids ask for seconds! Easy homemade tzatziki and tomato jam elevate these juicy, cumin-spiced patties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g ground lamb around 10% fat
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 4 medium tomatoes cut into chunks (for the tomato jam)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for the tomato jam)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for the tomato jam)
  • 1 clove garlic (for the tomato jam)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds (for the tomato jam)
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to your heat level, for the tomato jam)
  • 200 g Greek yogurt (for the tzatziki)
  • 1/2 medium cucumber grated and well-drained (for the tzatziki)
  • 1 clove garlic (for the tzatziki)
  • 1/2 medium lemon juice of half a lemon (for the tzatziki)
  • to taste salt and pepper (for the tzatziki)
  • 4 buns burger buns (for assembly)
  • to taste lettuce leaves (for assembly)
  • to taste tomato slices (for assembly)
  • to taste red onion slices (for assembly)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Medium saucepan
  • Box grater
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Make the Spicy Tomato Jam: In a saucepan, combine tomato chunks, apple cider vinegar, powdered sugar, crushed garlic, mustard seeds, and chili flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  2. Prepare the Tzatziki: Squeeze excess water from grated cucumber, combine with Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
  3. Create the Spiced Lamb Patties: Mix ground lamb, chopped red onion, crushed garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined. Form into 4 patties.
  4. Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking. Let rest.
  5. Assemble the Burgers: Toast burger buns and spread tzatziki on the bottom half. Layer with lettuce, a lamb patty, tomato slice, and onion rings. Top with spicy tomato jam and the other half of the bun.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 28gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Don't overwork the meat when mixing; gentle handling will keep the burgers tender. If you're out of an ingredient, feel free to substitute accordingly.
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