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Kiwi lamb burger

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6

Serves

30 mins

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Recipe author

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

This kiwi classic is a must! Get everyone to assemble their own, it's sure to be messy but extremely tasty.

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You can’t beat the classic Kiwi lamb burger – it’s iconic for a reason! Delicious New Zealand lamb paired with fresh New Zealand beetroot and lettuce, topped with melted cheese and a perfectly cooked egg. Make this for a crowd, or for the ultimate everyday dish.

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Ingredients

Patties

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600g Quality Mark lean lamb mince

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½ an onion

very finely chopped

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1 garlic clove

crushed

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1 egg

lightly beaten

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1 slice wheatmeal bread

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soaked in a little milk to soften

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2 Tbsp milk

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½ cup feta cheese

crumbled

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½ cup mint leaves

chopped

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1 Tbsp fresh rosemary

finely chopped

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1 Tbsp tomato paste

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1 lemon

grated zest

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2 Tbsp olive oil

To serve

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6 white bread rolls

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6 Tbsp tomato relish

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6-12 slices beetroot

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1 red onion

finely sliced

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6 fried eggs

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2-3 tomatoes

sliced

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6 Tbsp garlic aioli

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6 leaves iceberg lettuces

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leaves can be left whole or shredded

Method

To make patties

To serve

1

Cut crusts off the bread and soak remaining bread in milk.

2

Place all the patty ingredients, except for olive oil, in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and combine. This is best done with clean hands.

3

Shape into 6 patties, cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

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4

Preheat a BBQ or frying pan to a medium heat and add oil.

5

Add patties and fry for a few minutes until crunchy and brown on one side. Press down on the raw side of the burger as it is frying to prevent it from shrinking.

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6

Turn the patties over, reduce the heat to medium low and cook for another 8-10 minutes until cooked through.

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Nutrition Information per Serving (426g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves.

Energy

3009kJ (719 kcal)

Protein

39.4g

Total Fat

41.7g

Saturated Fat

11.7g

Carbs

44.6g

Dietary Fibre

5.6g

Sodium

873mg

Iron

3.5mg

Zinc

4.5mg

Vitamin B12

1.9µg