Description
These Spicy Moroccan Lamb Burgers are packed with bold North African flavors, combining aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and chili flakes with tender lamb mince. Grilled to perfection and served with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cooling tzatziki in soft burger buns, they make a delightful and flavorful twist on the classic burger.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Ingredients
- 500 g lamb mince
- 2 cloves garlic (grated or crushed)
- 1 small onion (finely grated)
- 3 cm ginger (grated)
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (or more if you like things hotter!)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Tzatziki
- Burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomatoes (sliced)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place all the burger ingredients — lamb mince, garlic, onion, ginger, chilli flakes, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper — into a large bowl. Mix together thoroughly with your hands, ensuring all spices are evenly distributed and the mixture is well combined. Give it a good squishing to develop the flavors and help the mixture bind.
- Form Patties: Divide the lamb mixture into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a large ball, then flatten them to form burger patties. Press a small dent in the center of each patty; this helps prevent the burgers from puffing up too much while cooking.
- Preheat Grill or BBQ: Prepare your grill (broiler) by preheating it to medium-high heat or get your BBQ ready for cooking. This ensures a quick sear and even cooking of the burgers.
- Cook Burgers: Place the patties on the grill or BBQ. Cook for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until they are done to your liking. Internal temperature should reach at least 70°C (160°F) for safe consumption.
- Assemble and Serve: Serve the cooked lamb burgers on burger buns, topped with fresh lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Add a generous dollop of tzatziki on top for a cool contrast to the spicy lamb. For an extra touch, serve with wedges, roasted sweet potatoes or roasted new potatoes, a fresh salad, and additional tzatziki on the side.
Notes
- These burgers are bursting with North African spices that add a unique twist to classic lamb burgers.
- Tzatziki sauce provides a refreshing, creamy contrast to the spicy meat.
- You can adjust the chili flakes based on your preferred heat level.
- If you do not have access to a grill or BBQ, you can cook the patties in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
- Pair the burgers with roasted potatoes or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
