Baharat Burgers
These Middle Eastern-inspired Baharat Burgers are simple to make and packed with tons of flavor. The beef is spiced with an aromatic spice blend and stuffed into warm pita pockets with sumac red onions and creamy tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Sumac Red Onions
- ½ red onion very thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Tahini Sauce
- ¼ cup (60 g) tahini stirred before using
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2-3 tbsp water
Baharat Burgers
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef sirloin
- 2 tsp baharat
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 4 pita pockets
- Mixed greens
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the sumac red onions to a bowl and toss to combine. Set aside to let the flavors marinate.
- To a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the tahini sauce and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat ½ tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toss occasionally until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Once toasted, set aside in a small bowl to cool slightly.
- To a large bowl, add the ground beef and evenly sprinkle over the baharat, salt, pepper, and toasted pine nuts. Mix with your hands until well combined.
- Divide the meat into 4 4-inch (10 cm) patties and set aside on a plate.
- Heat the remaining ½ tbsp of olive oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side then set aside on a clean plate or baking sheet.
- Lightly toast the pita pockets and fill each with a patty, mixed greens, and sumac red onions. Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 burger | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Sodium: 1040mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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