Spiced Mediterranean Burgers Recipe

Name: Spiced Mediterranean Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fine ground beef; 1 lb fine ground lamb; 12 onion, peeled, finely grated (I mince it); 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; salt and pepper; 8 small baguette or 8 small pita bread; 8 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced; chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced; 4 whole fresh cilantro leaves; ⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

1 lb fine ground beef
1 lb fine ground lamb
12 onion, peeled, finely grated (I mince it)
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper
8 small baguette or 8 small pita bread
8 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 whole fresh cilantro leaves
⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt

1
Preheat the barbeque or broiler.
2
Place the burger ingredients in a large bowl, blend the mixture with your hands, taking care not to overwork it.
3
Form the mixture into 8 long oval shapes, about 1-inch thick.
4
Chargrill, broil or fry the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side for rare, or to your taste.
5
Split the rolls or pita breads without cutting them through.
6
Remove some of the bread in the center of the rolls.
7
Place some tomato and shallot slices in the rolls, add the burgers, and garnish with the flat-leaf parsley, fresh cilantro and Greek-style yogurt.

867

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fine ground beef, 1 lb fine ground lamb, 12 onion, peeled, finely grated (I mince it), 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spiced Mediterranean 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Mediterranean Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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