Moroccan Style Lamb Burgers

rainna's Note:

I love these. In Morocco, the people serve these burgers with ground cumin, salt, pepper and their special "harissa" sauce on the side, in a little condiment container. The spices give the burger an added flavour.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 ½ lbs lean ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic

Directions:

1. Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add all of the ingredients except the vegetable oil.
2. Using your hand, mix everything thoroughly.
3. Shape the mixture into 8 equal size patties similar to hamburgers.
4. Heat the oil in a non stick skillet.
5. Cook the patties over medium high heat about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on the degree of doneness desired.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve.

Reviews

[Dalloway]

Everyone in my family loved these and I was sorry I didn't make a double batch! I'll be careful next time to make the patties thinner, though-- these took a while to cook through.

[Bergy]

Lovely blend of spices and flavors. Our lamb has some fat so I did not find them dry. and served them as a regular hamburger on a bun. Vidalia Onions have just arrived so I had to have a slice on the burger & mushrooms - Served with a side salad & oven fries Thanks Rainna for a lovely Saturday night burger

[JustJanS]

These were pretty good, but a little drier than we are used to as our lamb was virtually fat free. I served them with harissa, and yoghurt mixed with cumin, salt, pepper and chopped coriander.