Pistachio, Lamb, and Beef Burgers

1/2 cup salted roasted pistachios

3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion, plus 4 onion slices (1/4 in. thick)

1 large egg white, whisked to blend

1/2 pound ground lamb

1/2 pound ground beef

1 tablespoon baharat* (Arabic spice blend)

2 teaspoons black pepper

4 to 5 tsp. Aleppo pepper*, divided

1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

3 cups cherry or pear tomatoes (any color)

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 hamburger buns, split

Butter lettuce leaves

Step 1

Soak 8 bamboo skewers (8 in.) in water for half an hour.

Step 2

Heat a grill to medium (350° to 450°). Coarsely grind pistachios in a food processor, then pour into a bowl. Whirl chopped onion in processor until smooth and add to nuts along with egg white, meat, baharat, black pepper, 2 1/2 tsp. Aleppo pepper, and the salt. Mix with your hands. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2 in. thick.

Step 3

Thread tomatoes lengthwise onto skewers. Combine mayonnaise, 1 to 2 tsp. Aleppo pepper, and the lemon juice and set aside. Brush onion slices with oil.

Step 4

Grill burgers, tomatoes, and onion slices, turning once, until burgers are cooked through (6 to 8 minutes total), and vegetables are charred (3 to 5 minutes). Transfer to a platter as done. Grill buns cut side down until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 5

Spread buns with mayo. Toss onions with a little Aleppo pepper. Build burgers with lettuce, onions, and some tomatoes from skewers; serve the rest on the side.

Step 6

*Find in the spice aisle or at worldspice.com

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 598Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g56%

Saturated Fat 8.6g43%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 925mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 39g13%

Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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