Moroccan Lamb Burger (Barbecue and Grilling)

 

                For a bold burger, you can't beat this one, with its Moroccan spices and fiery topping.

4 burgers

Harissa mayonnaise

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon harissa (or to taste)
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice (opional)

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients ; set aside.

Lamb burger

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 3 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
• 1 taspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 kaiser rolls, hamburger buns or pita breads
• Leaf lettuce and sliced tomatoes, cucumber and onion

1. Prepare a medium-hot fire in your grill.
2. In a large bowl, using your hands, combine lamb, bread crumbs, green onion, cumin, coriander, turmeric and cinnamon ; form into four ½-inch (1 cm) thick patties.
3. Grill burgers for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of a burger registers 160F (71C).
4. Place each burger on a roll, top with harissa mayonnaise and garnish with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion.

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