Moroccan Hamburgers Recipes

MOROCCAN-SPICE BURGERS

Steps:

• Bake the sweet potato fries as the label directs; season with salt and 1/4 teaspoon ras el hanout. Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F and keep the fries warm in the oven. Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, harissa and 1 grated garlic clove in a small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Combine the ground beef, parsley and the remaining 2 grated garlic cloves and 11/2 teaspoons ras el hanout in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick patties; season on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burgers and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare.
• Serve the burgers on the buns with a spoonful of the harissa mayonnaise and some sliced tomatoes, arugula and olives. Serve with the sweet potato fries and remaining harissa mayonnaise.

MOROCCAN-SPICED LAMB BURGERS WITH BEET, RED ONION, AND ORANGE SALSA

Steps:

• For salsa:
• Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Mix in next 4 ingredients. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
• Do ahead: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• For burgers:
• Stir shallot, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin in large bowl to blend. Add lamb and mix gently to combine. Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Arrange on small baking sheet.
• Do ahead: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill buns, cut side down, until golden, about 2 minutes; transfer to work surface. Place lettuce and large spoonful of salsa on each bun bottom. Grill burgers until slightly charred and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Place 1 burger on each bun. Top each with mayonnaise and bun top. Serve with remaining salsa.

MOROCCAN BURGERS WITH SPICY MAYO

Steps:

• Oil grill. Heat barbecue to medium. In a small bowl, stir mayo with lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika and cayenne.
• In a medium bowl, whisk egg. Stir in bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Add chicken, olives and apricots. Mix well. Divide into 4 portions, then shape into burgers ½ inches (1 cm) thick. Make a shallow depression in centre of each to prevent puffing. Slice zucchini lengthwise. Barbecue with lid closed until zucchini have grill marks, 5 min, and burgers are cooked, 5 to 6 min per side. Good tucked into pitas with onions and peppers. Dollop with spiced mayo.

MOROCCAN-STYLE LAMB BURGERS

Steps:

• Blend the onion, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the spices, apricots, lamb and seasoning. Blend until slightly chunky.
• Shape the lamb mixture into six burgers. Cook under a medium-hot grill for 4-5 mins each side until cooked through.
• Serve in wholemeal buns with the lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion and mayo.

MOROCCAN HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and shape into 8 patties.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• If making for OAMC, put in freezer bag and freeze 5 to 6 months.
• Thaw before grilling.
• To make, grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink.

MOROCCAN HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients thoroughly; shape into 8 patties. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. For freezer cooking, freeze for 4-6 months. Thaw before grilling.
• Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 400) 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink.