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Moroccan-Style Lamb Burgers Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Style Lamb Burgers Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 onion, roughly chopped; 2½ cm piece ginger, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; Handful of fresh coriander; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp cinnamon; 75 g ready-to-eat dried apricots, roughly chopped; 500 g lean lamb mince; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season; Wholemeal rolls; Lettuce leaves; Sliced tomatoes; Sliced red onion; Mayonnaise

ByLuna Ryder November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

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Introduction

These Moroccan-style lamb burgers are packed with warm spices and sweet apricots, creating a unique and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend barbecue, they bring vibrant taste to every bite.

Two sandwiches sit on round metal trays on a white marbled surface. Each sandwich has four layers inside a square whole grain bun: a bottom layer of white creamy sauce, a thick slice of bright red tomato, a crisp green lettuce leaf, a thick brownish-green vegetable patty, and topped with several rings of purple onion under the top bun. Next to the front sandwich, there is a small brown bowl with more white creamy sauce inside. The background is a reddish textured wall. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 onion, roughly chopped
2½ cm piece ginger, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Handful of fresh coriander
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
75 g ready-to-eat dried apricots, roughly chopped
500 g lean lamb mince
Wholemeal rolls, to serve
Lettuce, to serve
Sliced tomatoes, to serve
Sliced red onion, to serve
Mayonnaise, to serve

Instructions

Step 1: In a food processor, blend the onion, ginger, garlic, and fresh coriander until finely chopped.
Step 2: Add the ground coriander, ground cumin, cinnamon, chopped apricots, lamb mince, and salt and pepper to the mixture. Blend again until the mixture is slightly chunky but well combined.
Step 3: Shape the lamb mixture into six even-sized burgers.
Step 4: Cook the burgers under a medium-hot grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
Step 5: Serve the burgers in wholemeal rolls with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and a spread of mayonnaise.

Tips & Variations

For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of olive oil or yogurt to the lamb mixture before shaping the patties.
Swap apricots for dried figs or raisins for a different sweet note.
To add a spicy kick, include a pinch of chili flakes or harissa paste into the mixture.
Grill the burgers on an outdoor barbecue for a smoky flavor.

Storage

Store leftover cooked lamb burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or on a low pan to keep them moist. The uncooked patties can be frozen for up to 1 month—defrost thoroughly before cooking.