Middle Eastern Burgers Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup bulgur; ½ cup warm water, plus; 2 tablespoons warm water, divided; 1 teaspoon canola oil; ½ cup chopped onion (1 small); 2 garlic cloves, minced; ⅓ cup pitted prune, finely chopped (2 ounces); ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; 12 ounces lean ground beef; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste); ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 4 small whole wheat pita bread

Servings: persons

⅓ cup bulgur
½ cup warm water, plus
2 tablespoons warm water, divided
1 teaspoon canola oil
½ cup chopped onion (1 small)
2 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ cup pitted prune, finely chopped (2 ounces)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
12 ounces lean ground beef
1 large egg, lightly beaten
¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 small whole wheat pita bread

1
Preheat grill.
2
Combine bulgur with 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl; let soak until the bulgur is tender and most of the water has been absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Drain any excess liquid.
4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Add onion; cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, about 4 minutes.
6
Add garlic and prunes; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
7
Don't let the garlic burn.
8
Stir in cumin, coriander and allspice; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
9
Add remaining 2 tablespoons water; cook until it is absorbed, about 1 minute.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Combine beef, egg, salt, pepper, the onion-prune mixture and the bulgur in a mixing bowl; mix thoroughly.
12
Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
13
Lightly oil the grill rack (hold a piece of oil-soaked paper towel with tongs and rub it over the grate).
14
Grill the burgers over medium heat, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
15
Warm pitas on the grill, if desired.
16
Serve the burgers with the pitas.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup bulgur, ½ cup warm water, plus, 2 tablespoons warm water, divided, 1 teaspoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Middle Eastern Burgers

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