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Cumin Spiced Burgers with Harissa Mayo

harissa is a north african (tunisia) condiment and it is hot! therefore, use it slowly - so that you won't make it too spicy! the moroccan flavors in these burgers -- shaped into ovals instead of the usual rounds -- include cumin, garlic and harissa. the sauce: a delectable mix of mayonnaise, carawasy seeds & some more harissa. wine pairing: spicy washington syrah: 2007 dusted valley vintners stained tooth. ;).

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Ingredients

  • ground chuck
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • harissa
  • ground cumin
  • garlic powder
  • dried thyme
  • red onion
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • rolls
  • mayonnaise
  • caraway seed
  • tomatoes
  • cucumber

Preparation

  1. 1in 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
  2. 2form the meat into eight 3 / 4-inch-thick oval patties
  3. 3in a medium bowl , toss the onion slices with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper
  4. 4heat a grill pan
  5. 5cook the onions over moderate heat , turning once , until tender , about 10 minutes
  6. 6transfer to a plate and keep warm
  7. 7grill the burgers over moderately high heat , turning once , until medium , about 8 minutes
  8. 8grill the rolls until lightly toasted , about 2 minutes
  9. 9meanwhile , mix the mayonnaise with the caraway seeds and the remaining 2 tablespoons of harissa
  10. 10season with salt and pepper
  11. 11spread the mayo on the rolls
  12. 12top with the patties , onions , tomato and cucumber
  13. 13close the sandwiches and serve