Best Middle Eastern Lamb And Vealbeef Burgers Recipes

LAMB BURGER MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE

Steps:

• Beat the egg, add ketchup, beat more to completely blend.
• Stir in the onion, crumbs, dill, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, salt pepper, paprika & cayenne.
• Add the lamb and mix well (use your hands for easy mixing).
• Form 3 or 4 patties.
• Either BBQ or pan fry. Internal temperature should read 160°F.
• If pan frying brown one side of the patties over high heat, flip, cover with a lid, lower heat to medium and cook the other side,.
• If you are serving mushrooms add them to the pan when you flip the burger and cover the pan - they will be beautifully browned.
• Top the burger with yogurt and any condiments you like--tomatoes, pickles, pickled peppers, eggplant, hummus--your choice.

MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB AND VEAL/BEEF BURGERS

Steps:

• 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 )
• 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.
• 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.
• Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, red onion and parsley into a large bowl add sumac and lemon juice and mix well.
• Toss oiled bread onto hotplate of bbq for a minute or 2 till warmed through.
• 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.

MIDDLE EASTERN SPICED LAMB BURGER

Steps:

• Place breadcrumbs in a medium bowl and pour the milk over. Add the mince, onion, mint, garlic and cumin. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use your hands to mix until well combined.
• Divide the mixture into 4 even portions and shape each portion into a patty about 15cm in diameter and 1cm thick.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add the Lamb Patties and cook for 5 minutes. Turn and cook the patties for a further 2-3 minutes or until just cooked through. Alternatively you can BBQ these on a grill.
• Meanwhile, preheat grill on high. Place bread portions, cut-side up, on an oven tray and toast under preheated grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. To serve, spread the bottom halves of the bread portions with a little hummus.
• Top with the spinach, roasted red capsicum, Lamb Patties, onion, remaining hummus, red onion and the chilli sauce. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
• Cover with top of the bread portions and serve immediately.