Lamb Burgers With Beet Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 lbs ground lamb
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp dried oregano
1 None egg, lightly beaten
1 None lemon, peel grated
1 slice whole wheat bread, torn into pieces, soaked in 2 tbsp milk
None None FOR THE BEET RELISH
1 can (15 oz) beets, drained and finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
None None TO SERVE
4 None ciabatta or burger buns, halved
8 slices Cheddar cheese
None None Sliced red onion, lettuce, sliced avocado and cucumber, to serve

Preparation

Place all the burger ingredients in a large bowl with a big pinch each of salt and black pepper. Mix very thoroughly with clean hands.
Shape into 4 patties. Cover and refrigerate for 20 mins, or until ready to cook. If refrigerating longer, remove from the refrigerator 15 mins before cooking.
For the beet relish, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
Heat an oiled grill pan on medium-high heat or preheat the grill to medium. Cook patties for 5 mins, or until one side is nicely browned. Carefully turn over and cook for 5-8 mins, until the patties are just cooked through. Set aside on a warmed plate.
Place the buns, cut-side up, on a baking pan. Place cheese slices on bottom halves. Broil for 1 min, or until cheese starts to melt.
Top with lamb patties, red onion, lettuce, avocado, cucumber and beet relish.