Spiced Kangaroo Burger with Beetroot Relish and Aioli
Lean kangaroo meat patties seasoned with native spices, served in a bun with sweet beetroot relish and garlicky aioli for a uniquely Australian burger experience. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground kangaroo meat, ground coriander, ground wattleseed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground kangaroo meat
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground wattleseed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beetroot, cooked and diced
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1, minced garlic clove
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 8 tomato slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb ground kangaroo meat with 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground wattleseed, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; mix gently and form into 4 equal patties.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until medium doneness and browned on the outside; remove and keep warm.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, make beetroot relish by mixing 1 cup diced cooked beetroot with 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Prepare garlic aioli by stirring 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 minced garlic clove.
- Step 5: Toast 4 burger buns lightly, then assemble each with a lettuce leaf, a kangaroo patty, 2 tomato slices, 2 tbsp beetroot relish, and 1 tbsp garlic aioli; serve immediately.






