cumin-spiced burgers with harissa mayo

Name: Cumin-Spiced Burgers with Harissa Mayo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 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

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Private Recipe by

Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

The Moroccan flavors in these burgers, shaped into ovals instead of the usual rounds. include cumin, harissa and garlic. The sauce: a delectable mix of mayonnaise, caraway seeds and more harissa.

yield 8 serving(s)

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Grill

Ingredients For cumin-spiced burgers with harissa mayo

3 lb

ground chuck (or camel depending on your location)
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 c

plus 2 teaspoons harissa
2 1/2 tsp

ground cumin
2 tsp

garlic powder
1 tsp

dried thyme
1

large red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 Tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil
8

6-inch oval rolls, split
1 c

mayonnaise
1 tsp

caraway seeds
tomato and cucumber slices

How To Make cumin-spiced burgers with harissa mayo

1
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.

2
In a medium bowl, toss the onion slices with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat a grill pan. Cook the onions over moderate heat, turning once, until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
4
Grill the burgers over moderately high heat, turning once, until medium, about 8 minutes. Grill the rolls until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise with the caraway and the remaining 2 tablespoons of harissa; season with salt and pepper.
6
Spread the mayo on the rolls. Top with the patties, onions, tomato and cucumber; close the sandwiches and serve.
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