Spiced Lamb Burgers with Caramelized Halloumi Cheese

Recipe From What's For Lunch, Honey?

Spiced Lamb Burgers with Caramelized Halloumi Cheese

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1.5 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 kg minced lamb

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds crushed

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 burger buns, to serve

• 200 g halloumi cheese, sliced

• 3 large red onions, sliced

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Method:

1. Place the minced lamb in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, onion, crushed coriander, cinnamon and cumin. Season well with salt and pepper and mix all the ingredients using your hand until combined.

2. Divide into 8 portions and shape the mixture into burgers. If you want to check the flavor, fry a small burger in a drop of oil before shaping the rest and, if necessary, add extra flavorings or seasoning.

3. Place the burgers on a tray and cover with cling-film. Allow them to relax for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.

4. You can either heat up a skillet and fry the burgers on each side in a little olive oil for 5-8 minutes or heat up the barbecue and cook them for 5-8 minutes over medium-hot coals. To prevent the burgers from sticking, brush with a little oil before barbecuing them.

5. In the same way fry the halloumi cheese on both sides until slightly brown.

6. For the caramelized onions, heat oil in a large frying pan over low heat. Add the onions and a good pinch of salt and cook gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.

7. When onions are softened and colored golden, add sugar and balsamic - this starts the caramelization process. Continue to cook onions over low heat for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sticky and caramelized.

8. To assemble the burgers place lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber slices on one side of the bun. Place the lamb burger on the salad, a few caramelized onions and finally top with the cheese. Cover with the other half of the bun.

Note: Use your favorite sauces or relishes to add additional flavor to the burgers.

All photographs and written content on What's For Lunch, Honey? © 2006-2010 Meeta Khurana unless otherwise indicated. | All rights reserved | If you are interested in using my texts or photographs please contact me | You may not use my work for commercial purposes without my permission | You may not alter, transform, or build upon this work in any form | Please Ask First