Mediterranean Kefta Burger Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Burger buns | 6 Medium, cut in half | |
| For burger patties | ||
| Ground beef/Lamb | 1 Pound | |
| Flat leaf parsley | 1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Onion | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Seven spices | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| For onion parsley garnish | ||
| Flat leaf parsley | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Onion | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), sliced | |
| Sumac | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| For tahini mayonnaise sauce | ||
| Mayonnaise | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Tahini paste | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm), minced | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Paprika | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| For serving | ||
| Kabees- pickled turnip | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Tomatoes | 2 Large, sliced | |
| Lettuce leaves | 6 Medium (Optional) | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 644 Calories from Fat 415
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47 g71.9%
Saturated Fat 9.4 g47%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 73 mg24.3%
Sodium 971.3 mg40.5%
Total Carbohydrates 38 g12.7%
Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.1%
Sugars 7.8 g
Protein 21 g41.4%
Vitamin A 52.4% Vitamin C 56.6%
Calcium 13.3% Iron 19.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. FOR TAHINI MAYONNAISE SAUCE: In a bowl combine the mayonnaise, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and paprika and set aside for topping.
2. FOR ONION PARSLEY GARNISH: In another bowl combine the onions, parsley, salt and sumac. Set aside.
MAKING
3. In a food processor blend the onion and parsley until well blended, then add the ground meat, salt and 7 spices and blend until well combined.
4. Form meat into 6 burgers and cook on grill or in a pan for around 8 minutes.
5. To assemble the burgers, toast the buns and top both sides with tahini mayonnaise, add burger patty and top with onion/parsley. Cover with the other half of the bun.
SERVING
6. In a serving plate, serve the burger with kabeese (pickled turnips) and tomatoes and even lettuce if desired.
Editors Review
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