Moroccan-Style Lamb Burgers with Dried Apricots

Name: Moroccan-Style Lamb Burgers with Dried Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500 g lean lamb mince; 75 g dried apricots, roughly chopped; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 2.5 cm fresh ginger; 2 clove garlic cloves; 1 handful fresh coriander; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 6 burger buns; 1 head lettuce; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 red onion, sliced; 6 tbsp mayonnaise

These juicy lamb burgers are infused with aromatic Moroccan spices and sweet dried apricots for a unique twist on a classic. Served in wholemeal buns with fresh toppings, they offer a sophisticated and flavorful meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

lean lamb mince
500 g
dried apricots, roughly chopped
75 g
onion, roughly chopped
1
fresh ginger
2.5 cm
garlic cloves
2 clove
fresh coriander
1 handful
ground coriander
2 tsp
ground cumin
2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
burger buns
6
lettuce
1 head
tomatoes, sliced
2
red onion, sliced
1
mayonnaise
6 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the roughly chopped onion, fresh ginger, garlic, and fresh coriander into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.

Add the ground coriander, ground cumin, cinnamon, dried apricots, and lamb mince to the processor. Season with salt and pepper, then pulse until the ingredients are well combined but still slightly chunky to maintain a good texture.

Divide the mixture into six portions and shape them into burger patties. Preheat your grill to a medium-hot setting.

Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and nicely charred.

Assemble the burgers in wholemeal buns with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and a dollop of mayonnaise.

Chef's Tips

For the best texture, avoid over-processing the meat; a few pulses are enough to incorporate the spices. If you don't have a grill, these patties can be pan-fried in a little olive oil over medium heat for the same amount of time.