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Moroccan Style Hamburger Recipe

Ground beef is rarely cooked without seasoning in Morocco, even when shaping kefta into large patties to serve as hamburgers. The addition of Moroccan spices and herbs to the meat helps transform a routine hamburger into a memorable meal. The recipe below reflects my preference for reducing standard kefta seasoning by about half when serving hamburgers with American toppings on soft rolls. Serve the Moroccan hamburgers on Homemade Hamburger Rolls or Moroccan khobz with lettuce, tomato, and other toppings. Some suggestions are:For best flavor, allow time for the seasoned hamburger mix to rest before cooking. It can be prepared a day in advance.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (950 grams) ground beef, or half lamb, if desired
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated, optional
  • 4 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. 1Steps to Make It
  2. 2Mix all the ingredients together, kneading the mixture for a minute or two to evenly distribute the spices and herbs.
  3. 3Cover and leave the seasoned ground beef to rest for an hour or longer before cooking.
  4. 4Shape the meat into patties and grill over hot coals, turning once.(If you prefer, you can cook the hamburgers under a broiler, on a grill pan, or in a regular frying pan.)\u200b
  5. 5Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.