RECIPE: Winter Lamb Burgers with Hot Coleslaw

From Welsh Lamb

 

Serves Four
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients:
450g(1lb)lean Welsh lamb mince
15ml(1tbsp)oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 red onion, quartered and  thinly sliced
Seasoning
50g(2oz)hard cheese, eg, Cheddar, cut into small 1cm cubes

Coleslaw:
15ml(1tbsp) oil
¼ red cabbage, shredded
1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced
4 spring onions, sliced
Pinch dried cinnamon
10ml 2tsp)English mustard
45ml(3tbsp) mayonnaise

Method:
Heat oil in a small pan, add the garlic and onion and cook until starting to soften.
Allow to cool slightly.
Into a large bowl put the lamb mince, seasoning, cheese, onion and garlic.
Mix together thoroughly.

Divide the mixture into four and shape into burgers – any cheese cubes showing, just push into the mince.
Place under a preheated grill and cook for about 12 minutes until golden and cooked through.

To Make Coleslaw
Heat oil in a pan and lightly stir-fry cabbage, apple and spring onions for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and place in serving dish.
Mix together in a small bowl the cinnamon, mustard and mayonnaise.

Serve burgers with toasted flat breads or pittas and hot coleslaw topped with a dollop of mayo.