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.

Köfte Burger with Pickles
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

  1. 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.
  2. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
  3. 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.
  4. While the patties are cooking, prepare the Paleo-friendly burger buns by lightly toasting them if desired.
  5. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun, then layering with slices of tomato, pickles, and lettuce leaves.
  6. 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