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Recipes in English >> Burger / Sandwich Recipes >> Spicy Mediterranean Burger

	1 pound finely ground beef
	1 pound finely ground lamb
	1/2 onion, peeled, finely grated
	1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
	1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
	2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
	1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
	1 teaspoon dried oregano
	1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
	1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
	Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To Serve:

	8 small baguette rolls/pita bread
	8 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced
	Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
	4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
	4 whole fresh cilantro leaves
	2/3 cup plain Greek-style yogurt

• Preheat the barbecue or broiler. Place the burger ingredients in a large bowl, blend the mixture with your hands, taking care not to overwork it
• Form the mixture into 8 long oval shapes, about 1 inch thick. Chargrill, broil or fry the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side for rare, or to your taste
• Split the rolls or pita breads without cutting them through. Remove some of the bread from the center of the rolls
• Place some tomato and shallot slices in the rolls, add the burgers, and garnish with flat-leaf parsley, fresh cilantro and Greek-style yogurt