Spiced Lamb Burger

By LRay

Bon Appetit, July 2014, page 62.

Calories (kcal) 637 Protein (g) 29 Carbohydrates (g) 35 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 2 Fat (g) 41 Sodium (mg) 890 Saturated Fat (g) 15

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds ground lamb, preferably shoulder
• 1 medium onion, very finely chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 3/4 teaspoonground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
• 8 thick medium pita breads with pockets

Preparation

Step 1

Using a fork, mix lamb, onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and ¼ cup oil in a large bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Prepare grill for medium heat and oil grate. Working one at a time, open each pita pocket by cutting along seam, halfway around perimeter. Spoon filling into pitas, spreading to edges. Close, pressing on filling to seal.

Grill pitas until filling is cooked through and bread is crisp, about 5 minutes per side.

DO AHEAD: Filling can be made 8 hours ahead; keep chilled. Pita breads can be stuffed 1 hour ahead; cover and chill.