Spiced Beef Burger Recipe

Name: Spiced Beef Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/4 cup grated onion (use a Microplane); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (at least 20 percent fat for a juicier burger); Olive oil for brushing pita; 3 pita breads; About 3/4 cup store-bought tzatziki; Cucumber and tomato slices, butter lettuce, and fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup grated onion (use a Microplane)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (at least 20 percent fat for a juicier burger)
Olive oil for brushing pita
3 pita breads
About 3/4 cup store-bought tzatziki
Cucumber and tomato slices, butter lettuce, and fresh mint leaves

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["Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high (400u00b0), or heat a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.", "Mince garlic with salt, then smash with the flat side of the knife into a paste. Scrape into a large bowl and stir in ginger, onion, cayenne, coriander, cumin, allspice, pepper, and parsley until thoroughly combined.", "Add ground beef. With your hands, gently mix.", "Shape mixture into 6 oblong patties that will each fit in a pita half, making patties about 3/4 in. thick. Oil cooking grate, using tongs and a wad of oiled paper towels. Grill patties until well browned and just pink inside, 4 to 5 minutes per side.", "Cut pita breads in half crosswise. Gently loosen the halves to form pockets. Brush each with oil and add to grill. Toast pita until pale golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread inside of each pocket with 1 to 2 tbsp. tzatziki. Tuck burger inside, followed by cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and mint leaves.", "Wine pairing: Lasseter Family 2012 ""Chemin de Fer"" (Sonoma Valley; $56)."]

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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: 2 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1/4 cup grated onion (use a Microplane), and more.

Yes, Spiced Beef Burger 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.

Spiced Beef Burger

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