Harissa Lamb Burgers

As recipes go, this is up there with the easiest - simply mix together a handful of tasty ingredients, squish them into burgers and voilà, dinner is served!

I love the complexity and vibrance of harissa, a beautiful spice mix from the Middle East that is packed full of delicious and tastebud-tingling flavours which really set these burgers alight. It matches perfectly with sweet, juicy lamb and when you fancy something quick and easy but satisfying and incredibly tasty, this is the recipe for you!

Harissa Lamb Burgers
Serves 4

oil
500g lamb mince
1 tbsp harissa
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 egg, lightly beaten
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve:
brioche buns
lettuce
sweet potato wedges
caramelised onions or chutney

Mix all the burger ingredients, apart from the oil, together in a large bowl with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Be sure to really squidge the meat with your hands as this will make it extra tender. Form the mixture into four equal sized patties and set a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.

Drizzle a touch of oil into the pan and then cook the burgers for around 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Serve in brioche buns with lettuce and caramelised onions and sweet potato wedges on the side.