- 1 1/4 pounds [560 g] lean ground lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons [30 mL] finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons [30 mL] finely chopped fresh parsley
- 4 ounces [113 g] Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons [30 mL] olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 hamburger buns
Red Currant Chutney
- 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] fresh or frozen red currants
- 2 teaspoons [10 mL] honey
- 1 teaspoon [5 mL] balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons [30 mL] finely chopped fresh mint
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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- Preheat barbecue to medium-high intensity.
- Into a large bowl, mix together ground lamb and finely chopped onion, fresh mint and parsley.
- Generously season mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Divide mixture into 8 equal parts.
- Flatten each into a patty.
- Cut Mozzarella cheese into 4 equal pieces.
- Arrange one piece of cheese in the middle of each of 4 of the patties.
- Top with remainng patties.
- Firmly press patties to get 4 quite flat patties.
- Pinch all around each patty to well seal in the cheese.
- Transfer fresh or frozen red currants into a bowl; pour in honey and balsamic vinegar then add finely chopped fresh mint.
- Crush using a fork; generously season chutney with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Using a pastry brush, coat cheese stuffed lamb patties with olive oil.
- Barbecue stuffed patties onto hot barbecue rack for approximately 15 minutes on each side turning patties at half-time, until golden browned.
- Serve each patty onto a hamburger half, along with red currant chutney into a small serving bowl.
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