Delicious Lamb Burgers with Melted Cheese and Tomato Salsa 

 

• 450g minced beef or lamb
• 1 large onion, finely chopped, sautéed in oil till golden and cooled
• 1 tablesp. scallions, chopped
• 1 tablesp. chilli oil, optional but nice (see recipe)
• Salt and black pepper

• 16 approx. cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 1-2 red onions, finely chopped
• Handful chopped coriander
• 1 tablesp. chilli oil
• Lemon juice to taste
• Salt and black pepper

Mix the mince, onion, scallions, chilli oil and seasoning well together.  With wet hands shape into 4 burgers.  Flatten each one down with the palm of your hand until you have a nice even shape.  This way they will cook more quickly and evenly.  Keep in the fridge until ready to cook.  Grill, barbecue or cook on a black ridge pan, until fully cooked, 4-5 minutes on each side.

Meanwhile mix all the salsa ingredients together. Then place a spoonful of salsa on top of each burger and top with a slice of cheese.  Grill, or cover the barbecue or pan and continue to cook for another minute until the cheese has melted.

This is a really useful dressing to have on hand, it will spice up lots of meals – lamb cutlets, steaks, pasta sauces etc.

Whizz 2-3 chillies, chopped, including seeds; 1 red pepper, chopped; 2-3 cloves garlic; handful coriander; 250ml oil; and seasoning in the processor.  Store in the fridge for up to a week.