Note: This recipe was of course inspired by my mother. She made this very comforting dish for us when we were children and now I have put my own twist to it. Enjoy!
Recipe:
1 lb organic ground beef (preferably 7-15% fat)
1 Large egg
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
2 Tomatoes on the vine (finely chopped)
1 Onion (finely chopped)
1/4 Cup of parsley (finely chopped)
2 Tsp of kosher salt
1 Tbsp turmeric
Pinch of cumin
Fresh ground pepper
Tsp red pepper flakes
Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a large fork. Be sure not to over-mix as this will make your meat compact and not juicy. For burgers shape meat into round patties and sear on stovetop for 3 minutes on each side. This may be done on the grill as well. The diced tomatoes gives the burger a lot of juice and flavor but the egg binds everything together and keeps the patty intact. You may serve this with a traditional bun or with whole wheat pita bread accompanied with Persian pickles, tomato, and red onion. Delicious!
For kabob:
Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium heat. You will not need to add any fat as the meat produces its own. Make sure the skillet is hot and spread the entire meat mixture onto the pan (as if you are making a large patty). The mixture should cover the entire pan. Make sure and put a small hole in the middle of the patty to capture the extra moisture. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side and serve with basmati rice or lavash. This is delicious accompanied with green onion and basil.
Try this recipe and tell me what you think!
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