Mediterranean Spiced Burgers
These Mediterranean spiced burgers pack a punch of flavor in each bite.
Ingredients
Burgers
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided + extra for searing the burgers
- ½ cup yellow onions chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lb ground meat chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, or vegan alternative
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup fresh parsley minced
- 2 tbsp dried mint
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp all-spice powder
- ½ tsp cayenne powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Assembly
- burger buns
- sliced onions
- sliced tomatoes
- sliced avocado
- goat cheese crumbles
- ketchup
- mustard
- mayo
Instructions
- In a small pan, heat up 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and the garlic to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Let the onions cook and caramelize, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, in a large bowl add all of the meat (whichever you’re using), garlic powder, parsley, mint, oregano, coriander, cumin, all spice, cayenne, salt, lemon zest, and 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- Once the onions are done, add them to the bowl too. Mix until all the ingredients are just combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal parts and use your hands to make each part into a patty about a 1/2-in thick.
- Add some olive oil to a hot skillet and place the patties on the skillet. Cook one side for 4-5 minutes and flip the burgers and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Adjust cooking times for your desired doneness. You can also grill the patties.
- Serve the burgers hot with any toppings you like.