Cajun hamburgers

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsLean ground beef
1Green bell pepper; cored seeded and minced
½cupChopped scallions
3Garlic cloves; minced
2teaspoonsGround cumin
2teaspoonsDried oregano
1teaspoonDried thyme
1teaspoonPaprika
Red pepper flakes; to taste
Salt; to taste
6Hamburger buns; toasted
Sliced tomatoes
Sour cream

Directions

Combine beef, green pepper, scallions and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add cumin, oregano, thyme, paprika, red pepper flakes and salt to taste; mix until blended. Shape into 6 patties.

Broil, fry or grill the meat to desired doneness. Place on toasted buns and top with tomatoes and sour cream.

From "The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook" by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins with Sarah Leah Chase. New York: Workman Publishing Company, Inc., 1985. Pg. 183. ISBN 0-89480-831-1. Posted by Cathy Harned.

Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 08-20-95