CUMIN-SPICED BURGERS WITH HARISSA MAYO

Cumin-Spiced Burgers with Harissa Mayo image

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories Burgers

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pound(s) ground chuck (or camel depending on your location)
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup(s) plus 2 teaspoons harissa
2 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1 - large red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
8 - 6-inch oval rolls, split
1 cup(s) mayonnaise
1 teaspoon(s) caraway seeds
- tomato and cucumber slices

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently mix the ground chuck with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of the harissa, the cumin, garlic powder and thyme. Form the meat into eight 3/4-inch-thick oval patties.
In a medium bowl, toss the onion slices with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a grill pan. Cook the onions over moderate heat, turning once, until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Grill the burgers over moderately high heat, turning once, until medium, about 8 minutes. Grill the rolls until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise with the caraway and the remaining 2 tablespoons of harissa; season with salt and pepper.
Spread the mayo on the rolls. Top with the patties, onions, tomato and cucumber; close the sandwiches and serve.