Easy simple lamb burgers are lightly pan fried and made with lamb mince and breadcrumbs. Serve on toasted buns for a delicious quick family dinner!
Folks, if you're looking for an easy simple lamb burgers recipe that's packed with flavour but only uses a handful of everyday ingredients, then you're in the right place.
In the recipe demonstration below, I shallow fry my easy lamb burgers in a pan, but you could just as well cook them on your BBQ!
These juicy homemade burgers are quick to prepare, deliciously tender and perfect for an easy midweek dinner.
With minimal prep and cooking time, dinner can be on the table in just 30 minutes.
All I'm using to make these simple lamb burgers are lamb mince, breadcrumbs, store cupboard seasonings, a crushed garlic clove and an egg to bind everything together.
This recipe just goes to show that sometimes the simplest recipes really are the best!
These homemade lamb burgers are perfect for those nights when you've just finished work and want something quick and satisfying to feed your family without spending ages in the kitchen.
As these burgers aren't heavily over-seasoned, processed or deep fried you really can taste the juicy lamb throughout.
If you've never made lamb burgers before you should start with this incredibly simple and straighforward recipe.
There's no complicated shaping or chilling you just place all of the ingredients into a large bowl, mix with your hands, form the patties and cook.
The recipe is versatile enough to add other seasonings and ingredients as you get more confident or want to try and spice things up a little more.
If you can't get lamb mince, you can easily substitute with beef mince instead.
Once you try this easy lamb burgers recipe, I'm pretty sure it will become your go-to burger night favourite.
Also if you can get chicken or turkey mince then why not try my quick healthy turkey burgers recipe?
I've also got some really popular vegetarian options here too, like my homemade quorn burgers or for vegans my kidney burgers.
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Why You'll Love Easy Simple Lamb Burgers
- Quick and easy to make: Ready in just 30 minutes they're perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Minimal everyday budget ingredients: Uses simple store cupboard staples you should already have to hand.
- Juicy, delicious and full of flavour: These are beautifully tender burgers with rich natural flavour in every bite.
- Easily versatile: Serve these simple lamb burgers in buns, pittas, wraps or alongside salad and french fries.
- Family friendly and freezer friendly: You can make these burgers, cook and eat as a family meal straight away or freeze them for future.
Ingredients
- 500g Lamb Mince - I use 10% fat lamb mince.
- 65g Fresh Breadcrumbs - I just blitz up some bread crusts in a food processor.
- ½ Small Onion - finely chopped.
- 1 Garlic Clove - crushed.
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Mild Chilli Powder (optional)
- Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
- Low Calorie Cooking Spray
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Easy Simple Lamb Burgers (Step By Step Instructions)
Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make these easy lamb burgers:
Step 1
- Place the burger ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Season.
Step 2
- Mix everything together until well combined.
Step 3
- Shape into 4 burger patties.
Step 4
- Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Place over medium heat.
Step 5
- Cook the burgers on each side until browned and cooked through.
Step 6
- Serve in toasted burger buns with your favourite toppings.
Equipment
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A perfect mixing bowl, easy to clean and with a wide, shallow shape for easy kneading. It's dishwasher safe too!
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FAQ's
How Many Calories Are In Lamb Burgers?
There are 426 calories per burger.
Do I Need To Add Breadcrumbs?
Yes. Don't skip the breadcrumbs. They help bind the mixture together and lock in moisture. Otherwise your burgers might dry out during cooking.
Can I Cook Lamb Burgers In The Oven?
Yes. Place them on a greased baking tray and cook for 20 minutes at 180°C Fan, turning halfway through.
Can I Grill These Homemade Lamb Burgers?
Yes. Cook under a medium grill for around 8–10 minutes each side until fully cooked through.
How Do I Know When Lamb Burgers Are Fully Cooked Through?
The burgers should be browned on the outside. The juices should run clear. I always cut one in half to check, the center should be a brownish-grey with no raw pink.
Can I Freeze Homemade Lamb Burgers?
Yes. You can freeze the uncooked patties, individually wrapped for up to 3 months. Or you can freeze cooked lamb burgers, again individually wrapped. Defrost either fully before cooking.
How To Reheat Cooked Lamb Burgers?
Wrap the defrosted cooked lamb burgers in foil and reheat in your oven at 160°C Fan for 10-15 minutes.
What Should I Serve With These Easy Lamb Burgers?
Serve on toasted buns, on a bed of lettuce and tomato with the burger patty topped with a slice of cheese and sliced red onion. Chips, additional salad or roasted vegetables to accompany work well.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb mince
- 65 g fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon mild chilli powder optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Low calorie cooking spray
Instructions
- Place the lamb mince, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, oregano and chilli powder into a large mixing bowl. Season well with salt and black pepper.
- Using clean hands, gently mix everything together until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties.
- Spray a non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over medium heat.
- Cook the burgers for 10 minutes on each side, flipping throughout until browned and cooked through.
- Rest for a couple of minutes then serve in toasted burger buns with your favourite toppings.
Nutrition
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angiesrecipes
My husband's favourite meal! Homemade is the best 🙂
Neil
Thanks so much Angie! 😊 Homemade burgers really are hard to beat aren't they, no wonder it's your husbands favourite meal!
Charlie DeSando
I do love lamb burgers!