Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice Burgers

Also known as "kofta", these little guys are great served in a lettuce leaf and topped with tzatziki sauce (see my recipe for Tzatziki Sauce).

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 Patties

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 3  tablespoons  minced fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons  minced of fresh mint
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
•  refrigerated  tzatziki, sauce (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 4x2-in. oblong patties.
2. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160 deg. If desired, serve with sauce.