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Welsh Lamb Moussaka Burgers are the perfect quick and easy mid week meal for lovers of Moussaka!
Recently I had the great privilege of being asked by Welsh Lamb to be part of their ‘Llambassador’ campaign along with some other great chefs and bloggers.
I was challenged to come up with a recipe using Welsh Lamb suitable for autumn. My mind immediately wondered to Moussaka with it’s warming notes of cinnamon and allspice.
However, as there are already heaps of recipes for this in existence I decided to come up with Welsh Lamb Moussaka Burgers!
So Welsh Lamb Moussaka Burgers have all the flavours of Moussaka but in a quick and convenient burger form, perfect for a midweek family meal.
After a day a work not many of us have time to be making the white sauce plus frying and layering all the ingredients for a Moussaka but with these burgers you really can get all the flavour without all the hassle!
So what did my family think of my Welsh Lamb Moussaka burgers?
Well they wouldn’t stop praising them and to please every member of my family is no mean feat, I can tell you! These burgers were such a big hit that they are now firmly on the “regular make” list! I do hope you get yourself some fabulous Welsh Lamb and make these burgers as I’m sure your family will love them too!
For more Llambassador recipes from fellow bloggers check out the following:
- Slow Cooker Shoulder of Welsh Lamb with Apricot & Chestnut Stuffing
- Welsh Lamb Steaks Wild Mushroom Sauce & Dill Mash
- Slow Roasted Shoulder of Welsh Lamb with Mint Chimichuri and Pickled Plums
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NB: Recipe commissioned by Welsh Lamb and all opinions are my own.
Welsh Lamb Moussaka Burgers
Ingredients
- 500 g minced lamb
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 slices aubergine about 8mm wide
- 2 tablespoon rapeseed oil
- 4 slices mature Cheddar
- 4 brioche burger buns
- rocket leaves
- red onion rings
- tomato slices
Instructions
- Preheat grill to fairly hot (not highest setting).
- Place minced lamb in a bowl along with the tomato paste, onion and garlic.
- Sprinkle on the cinnamon, allspice, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Use your hand to mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a ball and flatten to the size of your burger bun.
- Place burgers on a grill pan lined with foil and grill for about 14 minutes turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Meanwhile heat 2 tbsp of oil in a griddle pan and fry the aubergine slices for about 3 minutes a side until golden and cooked through.
- Place a slice of Cheddar over each burger and grill until cheese melts. You can also add your burger buns to the grill pan if you wish to have them toasted (keep an eye on them)!
- Finally assemble your burger in the bun using the rocket leaves, onion rings, tomato slices, moussaka burger and slice of griddled aubergine.
- Serve with ketchup or tzatziki.
Kate @ Veggie Desserts
Such a great idea to use moussaka flavours in a burger!
Camilla
Thank you Kate, it works so well:-)
janie
Camilla, I have to say that is a bloody genius idea for a burger!!! 10/10 😀
Janie x
Camilla
LOL Jane, thank you for your enthusiasm:-)
fashion-mommy
I have to say they look and sound delicious, definitely one for bonfire night.
Camilla
Thanks, great idea:-)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
This is genius! I love combining two meals into one 🙂 I wonder if I could do a vegetarian version of this!
Camilla
Thanks Becca, I’m sure you could, maybe sub black turtle beans for the lamb?
Kavey
What a fantastic idea to bring the flavours of moussaka to a burger!
Camilla
Thanks Kavey:-)
Louise
These look really nice, my favourite twist on a burger right now is grilled halloumi and chorizo burgers x
Camilla
Thank you Louise, it’s good to mix it up isn’t it:-)
Rachel
I rarely eat lamb but these burgers look delicious! Might have to try this out! xo
Camilla
Thank you:-) You really should try these burgers Rachel!
Paighton Millington - The Lazy Baker
These look so yummy! Definitely saving to have myself! ☺️
Camilla
Thanks Paighton:-)
Rebecca Smith
Mm these look delicious! I’m not usually a big fan of lamb but something about lamb burgers I love so this would be great for me!
Camilla
I’m sure you’d love them Rebecca:-)
Mellissa Williams
I’m so jealous as I love Welsh lamb, and I’m Welsh too! I love all the spices you had added. Yum!
Camilla
Thank you, Welsh lamb is wonderful:-)