5 from 12 votes
Xi’an Cumin Lamb Burgers
Xi’an Cumin Lamb Burgers feature ground lamb seasoned with toasted and crushed cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and red chili flakes, seared for a crisp crust. Caramelized red onion and bell peppers spiced with the same seasoning accompany the burgers, which are served in brioche buns with a garlic yogurt sauce, diced cucumber, and fresh cilantro for a fragrant and savory sandwich experience.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
541 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
% 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.