Cumin-Spiced Burgers with Harissa Mayo
Recipe from Food & Wine

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.


Cumin-Spiced Burgers with Harissa Mayo
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Servings: 8
Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Related Categories: African Cuisine, Beef Hamburgers, Burgers, Moroccan Cuisine
 
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Ingredients
  • 3  pounds
    ground chuck
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    Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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  • 1/4  cup
    plus 2 teaspoons harissa
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  • 2 1/2  teaspoons
    ground cumin
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  • 2  teaspoons
    garlic powder
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  • 1  teaspoon
    dried thyme
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  • 1 
    large red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
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  • 1  tablespoon
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 8 
    6-inch oval rolls, split
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  • 1  cup
    mayonnaise
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  • 1  teaspoon
    caraway seeds
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    Tomato and cucumber slices
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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. Form the meat into eight 3/4-inch-thick oval patties. In a medium bowl, toss the onion slices with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2.
Heat a grill pan. Cook the onions over moderate heat, turning once, until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Grill the burgers over moderately high heat, turning once, until medium, about 8 minutes. Grill the rolls until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
3.
Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise with the caraway and the remaining 2 tablespoons of harissa; season with salt and pepper.
4.
Spread the mayo on the rolls. Top with the patties, onions, tomato, and cucumber; close the sandwiches and serve.
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