Köfte Burger with Pickles
The Köfte Burger with Pickles is a flavorful twist on the classic burger, featuring spiced ground meat patties served with tangy pickles. This Paleo-friendly dish combines traditional Turkish flavors with a modern burger format, making it a satisfying and healthy meal.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Turkish
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Ground lamb - 250 grams
- Ground beef - 250 grams
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
- Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
- Paleo-friendly burger buns - 2
- Pickles - 4 slices
- Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
- Lettuce leaves - 2
Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have a nice brown crust.
- While the patties are cooking, prepare the Paleo-friendly burger buns by lightly toasting them if desired.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, then layering with slices of tomato, pickles, and lettuce leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Köfte Burger with Pickles!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in healthy fats that promote heart health.
Tags
TurkishPaleoBurger