Simple Kofta Burgers
Simple Kofta Burgers
Note. I used 80/20 ground chuck, but because these kofta burgers are packed with flavor, you can use leaner meat.
Ingredients
Makes 4 large burgers (or 8 smaller ones)
1 lb / 453 gr grass-fed organic ground beef (I used 80/20 ground chuck)
3 tablespoons tomato paste (I used organic Bionaturae)
1 medium onion, minced
Zest of one lemon
Juice of ½ lemon
2 round teaspoons allspice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup / 1.3 oz / 35 gr chopped blanched almonds
1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
Ground black pepper to taste
Directions
In a large bowl combine all ingredients and knead until well combined.
Using your hands, form into flattened patties — they need to be firmly formed or they will break apart when you cook them.
Heat a grill or a grill pan to medium-high (if you’re using an outdoor grill generously oil the grill grates.) Place the koftas on the grill, taking care not to crowd them.
Cook for about 6 minutes on each side (try not to move them around too much though, or they will break apart.)
Serve them with a salad, or inside a bun with your favorite toppings!