Charmoula Lamb Burgers
Serves: 3
Graciela O'Reilly
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
44
Spice
46
Sweetness
45
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 tsps
Ground Cumin1 tsp
Ground Coriander1 tsp
Paprika (not hot)1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon1 tsp
Cayenne680 g
Ground Lamb (not lean)1 tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil2 tsps
Lemon Juice (fresh)Directions:
1
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 3/4 teaspoon salt using side of a large heavy knife
2
Stir together garlic paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, and cilantro
3
Sprinkle evenly over lamb and mix with your hands until combined (do not overmix)
4
Form lamb mixture into 4 (3/4-inch-thick) patties (4 inches in diameter)
5
Cut off enough from one side of each pita to leave a 5-inch opening and open pockets
6
Stir together tapenade, oil, and lemon juice
7
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas)
8
Oil grill rack, then grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 6 to 7 minutes total for medium-rare
9
Grill pitas, turning over once, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes total
10
Spread patties with tapenade mixture and slide into pita pockets with tomato slices
11
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 3/4 teaspoon salt using side of a large heavy knife
12
Stir together garlic paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, and cilantro
13
Sprinkle evenly over lamb and mix with your hands until combined (do not overmix)
14
Form lamb mixture into 4 (3/4-inch-thick) patties (4 inches in diameter)
15
Cut off enough from one side of each pita to leave a 5-inch opening and open pockets
16
Stir together tapenade, oil, and lemon juice
17
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas)
18
Oil grill rack, then grill patties, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, 6 to 7 minutes total for medium-rare
19
Grill pitas, turning over once, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes total
20
Spread patties with tapenade mixture and slide into pita pockets with tomato slices