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Yemeni Spiced Burger

Savor the rich spices of Yemeni cuisine with this modern burger twist.

4servings
25 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Yemeni Spiced Burger

About this recipe

Delight in a burger infused with aromatic Yemeni spices. This recipe combines traditional Middle Eastern flavors with a contemporary burger format, offering a tantalizing fusion for your taste buds. Perfect for a flavorful family meal or a unique twist on burger night, this dish brings together the warmth of spices like cumin, coriander, and cardamom, paired with the freshness of lettuce and tomato.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 burger buns
  • Lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices tomato
  • 4 slices onion

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine beef, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt, and pepper. Mix evenly.

  2. 2

    Divide mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness.

  5. 5

    Toast buns on grill or toaster.

  6. 6

    Assemble burgers with patties, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Serve warm.

Chef's tip

Feel free to add a drizzle of Yemeni zhug or a simple yogurt sauce for extra flavor.

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