Ingredients

  • 500 g ground lamb
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 14 cup flat fresh parsley leaves
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 cup mint leaf, plus extra to garnish
  • 425 g canned baby beets, drained
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
  • 14 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 100 g soft goat's cheese
  • toasted hamburger bun, and
  • salad leaves, to serve

Method

  • Place lamb in the bowl of a food processor with half the onion, the garlic, parsley and 2 teaspoons of the cumin and 1/4 cup of the mint.
  • Pulse until the mixture just comes together.
  • Season with salt and pepper and form into 4 patties.
  • Cut beetroot into small cubes.
  • Place in a bowl with the remaining onion, cumin and mint.
  • Add the coriander, lemon juice and oil, then season and set aside.
  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Grease chargrill or frypan and heat over medium-heat.
  • Cook patties for 3 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking.
  • Crumble cheese on top of each patty.
  • Place under broiler for about 1 minute until cheese is bubbling.
  • Serve burgers on toasted buns with salad leaves, beetroot salsa and extra mint leaves.