Recipe

For lamb lovers everywhere, this is the ultimate alternative to the traditional beef burger.

Serves: 2 people   |   Prep: 15 minutes   |   Cooking time: 12 minutes

Scottish   |   Main

  

Ingredients

• 1kg Scotch Lamb Mince
• 2 slices White Bread
• Sea Salt and Black Pepper
• 1 medium Red Onion, finely chopped
• 50g Feta Cheese, crumbled
• 1 small Red, Yellow or Green Pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of Garlic, minced
• 1 large Vine Tomato, finely chopped
• Season with – Cumin, Fresh Rosemary, chopped Fresh Mint, Chilli Flakes, a little grated Ginger, Mango Chutney, drizzle of Honey or Curry Powder

  

Method

1. To make the breadcrumbs, blitz the bread in a food processor.
2. In a bowl, mix with the minced lamb and some salt and pepper, taking care not to over mix. Now add the onion, feta cheese, pepper, garlic and tomato, along with the seasoning – divide into 6 or 8 portions.
3. Roll into balls – flatten with the palm of your hand to make burger shapes.
4. Rest, covered in the fridge, for 30 minutes.
5. BBQ or grill for 4-6 minutes on each side – depending on how you liked yours cooked.
6. Serve on toasted buns with lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion rings.