Makanek Burger

The Makanek Burger is a flavorful twist on the traditional Lebanese sausage, combining spiced ground meat and fresh herbs into a juicy burger patty. Served in a soft pita with tangy tahini sauce, this dish is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

• Ground lamb - 250 grams
• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted
• Allspice - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - for grilling

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, toasted pine nuts, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties, about 1.5 cm thick.
3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
4. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
5. While the patties are cooking, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Once cooked, remove the patties from the heat and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
7. Warm the pita bread in the same skillet for about 1 minute on each side.
8. To assemble, place each patty in a pita, drizzle with tahini sauce, and add any desired toppings like lettuce or tomatoes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from lamb and olive oil, which are beneficial for heart health.

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