RECIPE

Cumin-Spiced Burgers with Harissa Mayo

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 8

The Moroccan flavors in these burgers—shaped into ovals instead of the usual rounds—include cumin, harissa and garlic. The sauce: a delectable mix of mayonnaise, caraway seeds and more harissa.

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 8
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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 3 pounds ground chuck
    2. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    3. 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons harissa
    4. 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    5. 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    6. 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    7. 1 large red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
    8. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    9. Eight 6-inch oval rolls, split
    10. 1 cup mayonnaise
    11. 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
    12. Tomato and cucumber slices

Directions

  1. In 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. Form the meat into eight 3/4-inch-thick oval patties. In a medium bowl, toss the onion slices with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a grill pan. Cook the onions over moderate heat, turning once, until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Grill the burgers over moderately high heat, turning once, until medium, about 8 minutes. Grill the rolls until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise with the caraway and the remaining 2 tablespoons of harissa; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the mayo on the rolls. Top with the patties, onions, tomato and cucumber; close the sandwiches and serve.