Xi’an Cumin Lamb Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
541 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Xi’an Cumin Lamb Burgers
Description
This dish uses coarsely crushed toasted spices including cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and red chili flakes blended into ground lamb to infuse the patties with warm, aromatic flavors and a mild heat. The lamb burgers are seared quickly on a high-heat surface to develop a crisp exterior while maintaining juiciness inside. Resting the patties under foil preserves their tenderness.
Sliced red onion and bell pepper are caramelized in the cooking pan with vegetable oil and seasoned with leftover spices to create a sweet and savory topping with complex layers. A yogurt sauce flavored with minced garlic and the same spice mix adds creaminess and coolness to balance the warmth from the spices. The burgers are assembled on soft brioche buns with diced cucumber for freshness and cilantro for a bright herbal note.
This burger combines Middle Eastern or Northern Chinese spice elements with classic burger presentation, making it suitable for an adventurous main course that balances heat, aroma, and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 pound lamb 450g, ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, medium
- 1 jalapeño (de-seeded and thinly sliced)
- 1 bell pepper de-seeded and thinly sliced, small red
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup yogurt 285g, plain, Greek
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 Brioche buns for serving, or potato buns
- 1 cucumber (de-seeded and diced)
- 1 cup cilantro fresh
Instructions
- In a dry pan, toast the cumin seeds, sichuan peppercorns, and red chili flakes. Crush into a coarse powder with a mortar & pestle or spice grinder. Set aside.
- Combine about half of your spice mixture with the lamb, and form into 4 patties. Season both sides of each patty with salt.
- Heat a grill or cast iron skillet over high heat until searing hot. Sear the burgers until crisp on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Set aside on a plate to rest, and cover with foil. Add the onion and peppers to the pan along with a little vegetable oil (if you used a cast iron skillet), and fry until caramelized. If you grilled your burgers outdoors, just fry the onions and peppers in a separate pan. Sprinkle with half of the remaining spice mixture.
- Combine the yogurt with the garlic and season with salt to taste. Stir in the rest of the spice mixture.
- To assemble the burgers, spread some of your yogurt mixture on the bottom of the bun, and top with some diced cucumbers. Top with the burger, the onion/pepper mixture, more yogurt, and fresh cilantro. Serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 894mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1385IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 48.7mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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