Moroccan Spiced Lamb Burgers
Had these delcious burgers for lunch today. dh and i both thought they tasted like something we could be eating at our favorite middle eastern restaurant. the pita bread, yogurt, and tomato topping was really delicious with the spiced lamb. from williams-sonoma essentials of grilling.""
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 , o.
Ingredients
lean lamb, yellow onion, fresh breadcrumb, of fresh mint, garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, ground cayenne pepper, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, whole wheat pita bread, plain yogurt, alfalfa sprout