Moroccan Spiced Lamb Burgers with Beet Salsa

Ingredients

• shallot
• fresh cilantro
• jalapeno chile
• garlic clove
• salt
• ground black pepper
• paprika
• ground cumin
• ground lamb
• olive oil
• fresh lemon juice
• honey
• beets
• orange
• red onion
• greek olive
• bun
• lettuce

Preparation

1. 1i like to make the salsa earlier to let the flavors work together but it isn't needed
2. 2to make the salsa whisk first 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend
3. 3mix in next 4 ingredients
4. 4season to taste with salt and pepper
5. 5can cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours
6. 6for burgers: stir shallot , cilantro , jalapeo , garlic , salt , black pepper , paprika , and cumin in large bowl to blend
7. 7add lamb and mix gently to combine
8. 8shape mixture into four 1 / 2-inch-thick patties
9. 9arrange on small baking sheet
10. 10grill buns , cut side down , until golden , about 2 minutes
11. 11transfer to work surface
12. 12place lettuce and large spoonful of salsa on each bun bottom
13. 13grill burgers until slightly charred and cooked to desired doneness , about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare
14. 14place 1 burger on each bun
15. 15top each with mayonnaise and bun top
16. 16serve with remaining salsa