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KEFTA BURGERS



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Although I found this recipe in a Food Network magazine, the flavor is spot-on for the Kafta burgers served at our favorite Lebanese restaurant. I get the impression that the Kefta spelling is Moroccan and the Kafta spelling is Lebanese. I made these for a Middle Eastern-ish theme night at our home. They were a big hit!. Hint: best grilled and served with pita instead of hamburger buns, and tsaziki sauce instead of ketchup (I know, that's Greek, but it still compliments it so well). We enjoyed this meal with a salad of kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta and cucumber with a little oregano and some olive oil (optional splash of lemon juice but not too much if you like), tabouli, roasted red-pepper hummus with plain baked pita chips, and couscous pilaf. It was a healthy feast!

Provided by Gina Farina

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 8 patties, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup lightly packed whole wheat sourdough bread, cubed
1/4 cup walnuts
1 medium red onion, grated
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or 1/8 if you don't like it too warm)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
extra virgin olive oil, for brushing (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak the cubed bread in water for 10 minutes; squeeze dry and pulse in a food processor with the walnuts, grated onion, paprika, cinnamon, mint, cumin, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Add the dill and parsley; pulse again until smooth.
  • In a bowl, knead the paste and beef together. Form into 8 patties. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush the patties with the olive oil. Grill 5 minutes first side, flip and finish cooking about 4 more minutes, or until the patties are cooked but not dried out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.4, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 791.8, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 34.5

LAMB KOFTA BURGER



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup tahini paste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small red beet, peeled, thinly sliced
1 large turnip, peeled, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
20 ounces ground lamb (50 percent shoulder, 50 percent leg)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
1 bunch parsley, stemmed, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 medium brioche buns
Lettuce leaves
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced onions

Steps:

  • For the tahini-yogurt sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, salt, lemon zest and juice and 1 tablespoon water. Cover and reserve in the refrigerator.
  • For the pickled turnips: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 1/2 cups water with the cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, bay leaves, garlic, beets and turnips. Bring to a quick boil to dissolve the sugar. Set aside to cool, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve the turnips only; discard the beets, bay leaves and pickling brine.
  • For the garlic butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and garlic and cook until fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the parsley and mix well. Set aside in a small bowl.
  • For the lamb kofta burger: Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the ground lamb, garlic, onion, parsley, allspice, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Mix all the ingredients together to evenly distribute the spices, being careful not to overmix. Divide into six equal portions and shape into a round, tight patties, about 4 inches wide.
  • Place the patties on the grill, spaced 3 inches apart to prevent flare ups. Grill for 3 minutes on the first side to develop a crust. Flip, and cook on the second side until medium-well, 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Brush the cut sides of the brioche buns lightly with garlic butter and toast on the grill until golden and crisp, 5 to 10 seconds. Flip, and toast the outsides until lightly toasted, another 5 to 10 seconds.
  • To assemble: Layer the bottom buns with a burger, some tahini sauce, pickled turnips, lettuce, tomato and onion. Cover with the top buns and serve immediately.

MOROCCAN KEFTA BURGERS



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Make and share this Moroccan Kefta Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb finely ground chuck or 1 lb ground lamb
1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
salt
black pepper
cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix or 1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 small onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together, adding salt, pepper and cayenne to your taste.
  • Shape into patties and chill for an hour or two.
  • Grill until done to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.3

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