Moroccan Lamb Burgers With Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipes

MOROCCAN LAMB BURGERS WITH TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Finely mince the mint and parsley, and peel and chop the onion.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, chopped onion, 4 tablespoons each of the mint and parsley, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Mix well using your hands until everything is evenly combined, and form the mixture into burger patties. Set aside.
• To make the sauce, combine Greek yogurt, the remaining 1 tablespoon each of mint and parsley, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper, as desired. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add 1-2 teaspoons olive oil. Stir well and keep in the fridge while you cook the burgers and prep the salad.
• Cook the lamb burgers on an oiled grill rack or in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat, for about 5 minutes on each side, until they reach an internal temperature of 160F.
• While burgers cook, prep the salad. Combine halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, olive oil, and red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Sprinkle feta on top.
• Serve burgers warm with the salad, yogurt sauce, and pita bread, as desired. Enjoy!

MOROCCAN-SPICED LAMB BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the lamb, onion, bread crumbs, mint, garlic, cumin, coriander, 3/4 tsp salt, and the cayenne. Using your hands, mix gently but thoroughly. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into an oval patty about 4 1/2 inches long and about 3/4 inch thick.
• In a small bowl, stir together the tomato and cilantro and season with salt. Let the patties and the tomato mixture stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. If refrigerated, remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling.
• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
• Grill the burgers over the hottest part of a charcoal fire or directly over the heat elements of a gas grill, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked to your liking, 5-6 minutes per side for medium. About 1 minute before the burgers are done, place the pita breads along the edges of a charcoal grill where the heat is less intense, or on an area of a gas grill with lower heat, so they can warm.
• To assemble the sandwiches, coat the pockets of the pita breads lightly with some of the yogurt, then slip a lamb burger into each bread. Add the tomato mixture, sprouts, and the remaining yogurt, or serve these condiments on the side.

MOROCCAN STYLE LAMB BURGERS

Steps:

• Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add all of the ingredients except the vegetable oil.
• Using your hand, mix everything thoroughly.
• Shape the mixture into 8 equal size patties similar to hamburgers.
• Heat the oil in a non stick skillet.
• Cook the patties over medium high heat about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on the degree of doneness desired.
• Drain on paper towels and serve.