MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB AND VEAL/BEEF BURGERS

Middle Eastern Lamb and Veal/Beef burgers image

Provided by Cecilia Perrier @LUV2COOK4every1

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 kilograms minced/ground lamb
1/2 kilograms minced/ground veal or beef
4 teaspoon(s) butter
2 - red capsicums/sweet peppers
2 - brown onions
4-5 - garlic cloves
2 teaspoon(s) chilli flakes
1 - fresh red chilli, chopped as desired with or without seeds
2 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoon(s) salt
2 teaspoon(s) sumac
4 teaspoon(s) olive oil
FOR SALAD TO SERVE WITH BURGERS
1 bunch(es) flat leaf parsley, chopped
3 - tomatoes, roughly chopped as desired
2 medium red/spanish onions, sliced very thin
1 teaspoon(s) sumac
1 teaspoon(s) 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

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.