Lamb burgers

Easy to prepare and very tasty. Make extras and freeze them for a really quick dinner next time.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1lb 2oz (550g) lean lamb mince

	1oz (25g) white breadcrumbs
	2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
	½ teaspoon salt
	½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
	½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
	2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
	1 tablespoon chervil or parsley, finely chopped
	1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
	1oz (25g) butter, softened
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	4oz (115g) stilton, or other firm blue cheese

Method

Preheat the grill to high. Mix the lamb, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, salt pepper and nutmeg. Fry half a teaspoon in a pan; taste and season if necessary (remember the cheese is salty). Mix the herbs and butter.

Divide the lamb mixture into eight, then roll each piece into a ball and make a hole with your finger. Press some herb butter into each hole. Cover it over completely, then flatten the balls into burgers.

brush with oil and grill for 5 minutes on each side until well browned and cooked through. Put a slice of blue cheese on top of each burger and grill until it melts. Serve with a tomato and onion salad.