Middle Eastern Burgers

Name: Middle Eastern Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 burgers
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, mashed; 1 small onion, minced; 1 egg; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon mint leaf; 1/2 lemon, juice of; salt and pepper; 3/4 cup hummus; 6 pita bread or 6 nan breads; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil

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Recipe by canarygirl

My husband wanted burgers and I wanted something a little more interesting, so I came up with this little gem last night! You won't be dissapointed!

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READY IN: 25mins

YIELD: 6 burgers

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂

lbs ground beef
2

garlic cloves, mashed
1

small onion, minced
1

egg
¹⁄₄

cup pine nuts
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons ground cumin
¹⁄₄

teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₂

teaspoon mint leaf
¹⁄₂

lemon, juice of
salt and pepper
³⁄₄

cup hummus
6

pita bread or 6 nan breads
2 -3

tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS

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!

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