Simply Beef and Lamb

Minty Lamb Burgers with Gooey Cheese

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes

Serve the burgers on toasted ciabatta with roasted or barbecued peppers, drizzled with the minty yogurt.

Ingredients

  • 450g/1lb lean lamb mince
  • 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped mint or mint jelly
  • Salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • 25g/1oz Brie, finely sliced
  • For the minty yogurt:
  • 45ml/3tbsp low-fat natural yogurt
  • 15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped mint

Method

  1. In a bowl mix together the lamb with 30ml/2tbsp of the mint.
  2. Divide into 4 and shape into burgers. Cook on preheated grill or barbecue for 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. During the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time top each burger with some cheese and allow to melt. For the minty yogurt mix together the yogurt and the remaining fresh mint.
  3. Serve the burgers on toasted ciabatta with roasted or barbecued peppers, drizzled with the minty yogurt.

Method

  1. In a bowl mix together the lamb with 30ml/2tbsp of the mint.
  2. Divide into 4 and shape into burgers. Cook on preheated grill or barbecue for 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. During the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time top each burger with some cheese and allow to melt. For the minty yogurt mix together the yogurt and the remaining fresh mint.
  3. Serve the burgers on toasted ciabatta with roasted or barbecued peppers, drizzled with the minty yogurt.