Middle Eastern Ground Beef Burgers Food

MIDDLE EASTERN BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, egg, onion, garlic, nuts, lemon juice and spices in a large bowl.
• Form patties and fry over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
• Serve in naan and top with hummus, and if you're feeling adventurous, a little chili oil to spice it up!

PERFECT BEEF BURGERS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the ground beef evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently form the meat into 4 balls, then lightly press into 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick patties. Make a 2-inch-wide indentation in the center of each with your thumb to prevent the burgers from bulging when grilled.
• Preheat a grill to high. Season the patties with salt and pepper. Grill, undisturbed, until marked on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn and grill until the other side is marked and the patties feel firm, 3 to 5 more minutes; if desired, top each burger with 2 slices cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking and cover with a disposable aluminum pan to melt.
• Serve the patties on the buns; top with lettuce and tomato.

MIDDLE EASTERN GROUND BEEF BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bown, using your hands or a wooden spoon, crumble meat. Mix in remaining ingredients until well blended. Form into 4 large burgers.
• Grill on a barbecue, broil or pan fry, turning once until browned and cooked to your liking. Serve open faced on a half bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and aioli.

HARISSA BURGERS

Steps:

• Place meat in large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with harissa, fennel, garlic, coriander, cumin and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper. Mix quickly by hand. Divide into 4 portions. Form each into large patty, making thinner at centres and thicker at edges. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Barbecue directly over medium-high heat on lightly oiled grill, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Alternately, cook in large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Place burgers in buns.