BBQ lamb burgers with garlicky yogurt-dill sauce
A rich patty with a tasty sauce, this dish makes a delicious change from the average burger
Ingredients
- 500g ground lamb (buy your preferred cut at the butcher’s and have him grind it fresh)
- 1 egg
- A handful breadcrumbs
- A handful fresh dill, finely minced or, as an option, 1/8 cup fennel bulb, minced and lightly sauted.
- 1 tbsp shallots, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Gluten- free rolls
- Red-leaf lettuce
For the sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup firm-bodied plain yogurt
- ½ tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Method
- Mix together in a mini- processor (or small bowl) mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic and dill.
- Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
- Prepare barbeque grill or large pan by pre- heating and brushing with oil. If preparing sliders in a stove- top pan, we always have a bit of extra oil and red cooking wine on hand to keep meat moist and prevent it from sticking.
- Mix together lamb, egg, bread- crumbs, dill or fennel, shallots, oregano and salt
- Form into 4 lamb burger patties and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
- Place burgers on grill or in pan, being careful to keep them moist with a brush of oil and a splash of cooking wine
- Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side. Turn once or twice.
- Serve open-faced on rolls with lettuce and garlicky yogurt-dill sauce.