Moroccan Style Lamb Burgers

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.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground lamb
• 2  tablespoons  chopped green onions
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 4  tablespoons  chopped cilantro
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•  salt
• 1⁄4 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.