middle eastern lamb and veal/beef burgers

(1 RATING)
18 Pinches
sydney
Updated on Apr 25, 2013

Men Women and Children love this recipe (minus chilli of course for the latter.) Its a healthy and tasty addition to any bbq here in Australia as well as anywhere else. I do hope you will all try it at least once.

prep time 12 Hr 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilogram minced/ground lamb
  • 1/2 kilogram minced/ground veal or beef
  • 4 teaspoons butter
  • 2 - red capsicums/sweet peppers
  • 2 - brown onions
  • 4-5 - garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons chilli flakes
  • 1 - fresh red chilli, chopped as desired with or without seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • FOR SALAD TO SERVE WITH BURGERS
  • 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 3 - tomatoes, roughly chopped as desired
  • 2 medium red/spanish onions, sliced very thin
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
  • TO SERVE BURGERS
  • 4 - pieces of lebanese or turkish bread, brushed with olive oil
  • - aioli, or hummus or tzatziki or chilli sauce to taste

How To Make middle eastern lamb and veal/beef burgers

  • Step 1
    Place capsicums/sweet red peppers,onions,crushed garlic, butter and all spices into a food processor/or blender and process or blend until you get a smooth paste ( about 2 mins )
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine the meats with the blended/ processed paste, and let marinate for at least 12 hours ( for delicious results ), but you can get away with an hour or two! if you are in a hurry.
  • Step 3
    When you are ready to cook ( on a coal bbq, for delicious smoky flavour ), make even shaped burgers or squeeze the mince/ground meat mixture onto 4 large flat skewers and cook over the hot coals for about 4-5 minuted per side, or to taste.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, red onion and parsley into a large bowl add sumac and lemon juice and mix well.
  • Step 5
    Toss oiled bread onto hotplate of bbq for a minute or 2 till warmed through.
  • Step 6
    Onto warmed bread, Add the tomato salad and the cooked meat, top with aioli (delicious ), hummus or tzatziki or chilli sauce to taste.Enjoy!!!! P.S Supply lots of paper towels.

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