JUICY & DELICIOUS MIXED SPICE BURGERS

Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice Burgers image

We like trying to make "street foods" at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known as kofta. - Anne Henry, Toronto, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Lettuce leaves and refrigerated tzatziki sauce, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 4x2-in. oblong patties., Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat, 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. If desired, place on lettuce leaves and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges