Spiced lamb burger with yoghurt and beetroot relish

Organisation: Dairy Australia’s Test Kitchen

Type of recipe: Dinner, Healthy Mains

Recipe

These Spiced Lamb Burgers with Yoghurt and Beetroot Relish are bursting with bold flavors! Lean lamb mince is mixed with aromatic spices like cumin and ginger, along with fresh coriander and sesame seeds, then grilled to perfection. Topped with a tangy beetroot relish, creamy yogurt, and crunchy cucumber, all nestled in a wholegrain roll, these burgers are the ultimate balance of savory, spicy, and refreshing. Perfect for a satisfying and wholesome meal!

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
400g lean lamb mince
3 spring onions, finely chopped
1 small carrot, grated
3 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 egg, lightly beaten
olive oil spray
4 wholegrain rolls, split in half
1 cucumber, peeled into ribbons
80g mixed lettuce
2/3 cup natural yogurt
extra coriander, for serving

Method

1. In a small bowl mix together the beetroot, vinegar, ginger and coriander. Chill for at least 10 minutes or until the beetroot has softened slightly.
2. Using clean hands, combine the lamb with the onion, carrot, sesame seeds, cumin and egg until sticky. Shape into 4 burgers, spray lightly with oil and and cook on a hot grill for 5 minutes each side or until cooked through, keep warm. Lightly toast bread rolls on the grill.
3. Fill each roll with lettuce, cucumber, a burger, some beetroot relish, yogurt and extra coriander and serve immediately.