Give your burgers a Mediterranean twist by adding some feta, lamb and pistachios. This recipe is by Bibby Gignilliat of PartiesThatCook.com
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preparation
preparation Time30 mins
cook Time
10 mins
servings
4
calories
1026 per serving
ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 pounds ground lamb
- 1-1/2 cup pistachio nuts, shelled and chopped
- 1 medium onion, grated and strained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 ounces Feta cheese, cut into half-inch cubes
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- hummus, thinned with 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. lemon juice
directions
Make Burgers
In large bowl, combine ground cumin, lamb, beef, pistachios, onions, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes and cilantro. Mix with hands. Chill 10 minutes. Cut feta into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.
Assemble Patties
Roll meat into four round balls. With fingers, indent center of each patty and place 3-4 pieces of feta in indentation. Flatten patties, completely surrounding feta, into four 3-inch patties about 1-1/2 inches thick.
Cook Burgers
Heat large cast-iron skillet or grill. When hot, add patties and cook over moderately high heat until browned, 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to large plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve
Place burgers on toasted buns and top with hummus.
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