Burgers
2 pounds ground American Lamb
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic clove
1\/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1\/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Yogurt Sauce
1 cup plain yogurt
1\/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1\/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Other ingredients
6 hamburger buns
12 thin slices seedless cucumbers
12 thin slices tomato<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the burgers
1 In a large bowl, combine lamb, garlic, cilantro, vinegar, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and cinnamon until evenly mixed. Divide mixture into patties and refrigerate until ready to grill.
For the yogurt sauce
1 Combine the yogurt, mint and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
To grill burgers and assemble
1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. When thoroughly heated or when the coals are covered in grey ash, place the burgers on the grill. Cook 6 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Toast hamburger buns on grill. Arrange 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices of cucumber on each of the 6 bun bottoms. Add Merguez burger, a dollop of yogurt sauce and bun top. Serve immediately<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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