Cumin-Spiced Burgers With Harissa Mayo |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Harissa is a North African (Tunisia) condiment and it is HOT! Therefore, use it slowly - so that you won't make it too spicy! The Moroccan flavors in these burgers - shaped into ovals instead of the usual rounds - include cumin, garlic and harissa. The sauce: a delectable mix of mayonnaise, carawasy seeds & some more harissa. This is a Melissa Rubel Jacobseon from F&W Magazine, October, 2009 edition - From: 15 Rules for Great Wine and Food Pairings.Wine Pairing: Spicy Washington Syrah: 2007 Dusted Valley Vintners Stained Tooth. ;). Ingredients:
3 lbs ground chuck |
kosher salt |
fresh ground pepper |
1/4 cup harissa |
2 teaspoons harissa |
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
2 teaspoons garlic powder |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1 large red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
8 oval rolls, split (6-inch ea) |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1 teaspoon caraway seed |
tomato, slices |
cucumber, slices |
Directions:
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.
2. Form the meat into eight 3/4-inch-thick oval patties.
3. In a medium bowl, toss the onion slices with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat a grill pan.
5. Cook the onions over moderate heat, turning once, until tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
7. Grill the burgers over moderately high heat, turning once, until medium, about 8 minutes.
8. Grill the rolls until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise with the caraway seeds and the remaining 2 tablespoons of harissa; season with salt and pepper.
10. Spread the mayo on the rolls.
11. Top with the patties, onions, tomato and cucumber; close the sandwiches and serve.
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