Categories: Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 tbsp. harissa, or to taste
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 4 slices tomato
• 12 slices cucumber

Directions

1. Combine salt and fennel seeds and crush with a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a heavy skillet until finely ground. Stir in cumin, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric and garlic and continue crushing and grinding to form a thick paste. Stir in harissa and tomato paste until combined.

2. Combine lamb and spice paste with a fork in a large bowl. Cover and chill at least 12 hours or up to 18 hours.

3. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Divide meat mixture into 4 equal patties.

4. Lightly oil grate and grill patties, turning once, 6-7 minutes per side. Serve on buns with tomato and cucumber.

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