Harissa Burgers
Elevate your burger game with these bold and flavorful Harissa Burgers, where smoky, spicy harissa paste meets juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef for an unforgettable bite. These gourmet-style burgers are quick to prepare, ready in just 25 minutes, and feature a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt and mint sauce that perfectly complements the heat of the harissa. Topped with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and crisp red onion, all sandwiched in a toasted bun, they deliver a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a weeknight dinner with a kick, these harissa burgers are a must-try for spice lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 tbsp Harissa paste
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 Burger buns
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Fresh mint leaves (chopped)
- 1 Tomato (sliced)
- 0.25 Red onion (sliced)
- 4 Lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, harissa paste, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated, but avoid overmixing to keep the burgers tender.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing up during cooking.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the surface.
Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side without moving them, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until they reach your desired level of doneness (160°F internal temperature for medium).
While the burgers are cooking, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped mint in a small bowl to make the yogurt sauce. Set aside.
Lightly toast the burger buns on the skillet or grill pan if desired.
Assemble the burgers: Spread a dollop of yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each bun, then layer with a lettuce leaf, a burger patty, slices of tomato, red onion, and the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately with additional yogurt sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.2 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.2 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 317 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 3809 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.5 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 100.0 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1796 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
