Name: Mitraillette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Belgian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup drained roasted red peppers; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne; 500 grams or 1 pound ground lamb, aka lamb mince; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika, preferably smoked; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; about 1 cup cooked French fries or chips, hot; 2 baguettes, cut in half and sliced open; Extra toppings of your choice such as pickles, jalapenos, or onions

Mitraillette

If you’ve ever been to Brussels, you’ve seen or maybe tried a Mitraillette. My version features a spiced lamb burger, a pile of crispy fries, and roasted red pepper mayo. This sandwich is highly customizable but always awesome.

Author: Renee Rendall
Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Belgian

Ingredients

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For the roasted red pepper mayo:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup drained roasted red peppers
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne

For the lamb burger:

500 grams or 1 pound ground lamb, aka lamb mince
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika, preferably smoked
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

To assemble:

about 1 cup cooked French fries or chips, hot
2 baguettes, cut in half and sliced open
Extra toppings of your choice such as pickles, jalapenos, or onions

Instructions

For the roasted red pepper mayo:

Add your mayo, roasted red peppers, and cayenne to a food processor and blitz until smooth and well combined. Taste it to see if you love it, and adjust to your liking by adding a little more of whatever you think it needs.

For the lamb burgers:

Add your ground lamb and all spices and seasonings to a mixing bowl and use your clean hands to mix everything together, trying to evenly distribute the spices. Divide this mixture into four and shape them into oblong burgers.
Heat a cast iron skillet or a grill pan over medium heat, adding a little oil to the pan. Add your lamb burgers and cook them 3-4 minutes per side or until they reach your desired doneness. Allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes while you assemble your sandwiches.

To assemble:

When you have all your elements ready to go, cut your baguettes to about the size of your lamb burgers. I like to add a layer of the roasted red pepper mayo to both sides of the bread, then put on the lamb burger, followed by whatever extras you like. Finally, add a nice mound of crispy fries and an extra dollop of your sauce. Make sure you have a knife and fork to eat this.