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Charmoula Lamb Burgers Recipe


Charmoula Lamb Burgers Recipe
I found this recipe in Gourmet Magazine.These burgers get an extra boost from 'Charmoula' a North African spice mixture.

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Ingredients
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 11/2tsp ground cumin
  • 1tsp ground coriander
  • 1tsp paprika
  • 1/2tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/3c finely chopped cilantro
  • 11/2lb ground lamb (not lean)
  • 4 6-7" pita pockets
  • 1/4c tapenade
  • 1T extra virgin olive oil
  • 2tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 thick tomato slices

Directions
  1. Mince garlic and mash to a paste with 3/4tsp salt using the side of a heavy knife. Stir together garlic paste with the cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne and the cilantro; sprinkle over lamb and mix until combined (do not overmix) Form lamb into 4 3/4" thick patties.
  2. Cut off enough from one side of each pita to leave a 5" opening. Stir together tapenade, olive oil and lemon juice.
  3. Oil grill and cook burgers over medium-high heat, turning once; about 6-7 minutes for medium rare; grill pitas.
  4. Spread patties with the tapenade mixture and slide into pita's with the tomato slices.

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Comments


I've been wanting some lamb lately - I need to go back to the store now! Thanks for the post!


Oh wow, these sound really good. I haven't had lamb in awhile, this recipe gives me a good excuse to buy some. Thanks for a great post. You have my 5.


Different tastey recipe thanks


Wow these burgers are packed with flavor. I love middle eastern food. THX!


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