Grilled Harissa Lamb Burgers
An American classic dressed up with flavors from the Mediterranean. Harissa gives these burgers a mild spice, and a quick-pickle garnish with lemon yogurt dressing makes each bite both crisp and juicy. Perfect for warm weather when grilling outdoors, or cooler months with a stove top grill-pan.
Quick Pickle Garnish Ingredients:
1 crisp, slicing cucumber
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbl sugar
½ Tbl salt
Lamburger Patty Ingredients:
2 lbs ground lamb
¾ tsp ground cumin
¾ tsp harissa spice mix
¾ tsp kosher salt
¾ tsp ground black pepper
Method:
Quick Pickle Garnish:
Slice cucumbers into even, thin rounds and
slice onion thinly lengthwise. Mix 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbl sugar and ½ Tbl salt into a bowl and stir to dissolve sugar and salt. Add cucumber and onion and refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving. Pickles will keep in the refrigerator for weeks in a glass jar with a lid if you have extras.
Honey Yogurt Sauce Ingredients:
2/3 cup Greek yogurt
½ tsp harissa spice mix
½ tsp honey
½ tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Items:
Sesame buns
Sweet potato fries
Honey Yogurt Sauce:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Lamburger Patty:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and form desired patty size. This recipe will make 6, third pound patties. Pre-heat grill and add burgers once grill is hot. Grill on each side for 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat and allow for patty to rest under tented tin foil for 4 minutes. Serve on a toasted bun with pickled cucumber and onion with yogurt sauce. Excellent when paired with sweet potato fries.
