Spiced Mediterranean Burgers
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Spiced Mediterranean Burgers
| Tue, 08-21-2007 - 6:49pm |
Spiced Mediterranean Burgers

Serving: 8

1 pound finely ground beef
1 pound finely ground lamb
1/2 onion, peeled, finely grated
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
8 pita bread
8 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 whole fresh cilantro leaves
2/3 cup non fat plain Greek-style yogurt

Serving: 8
To serve:
1. Preheat the barbecue 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. Place some tomato and shallot slices in the pita, add the burgers, and garnish with flat-leaf parsley, fresh cilantro and Greek-style yogurt.
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. Place some tomato and shallot slices in the pita, add the burgers, and garnish with flat-leaf parsley, fresh cilantro and Greek-style yogurt.


