Barbecue Burgers

In the midst of our 75 degree days I'm in the mood for every kind of summer food. This weeks dinners consist of salads, burgers and chicken salad sandwiches. These burgers are delish! I bet they would be even better on a grill (sad face for not having any outdoor space). I made mine bunless to lighten it up.

Ingredients:

16 oz ground beef

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (plus extra for topping)

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp paprika

1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup minced red onion

1/4 cup chopped green peppers 

Optional toppings:

Green onions, chopped

Corn kernels 

Combine all the ingredients in a big bowl and mush together with your fingers until it's mixed well.

Form into four patties and put them in the fridge form at least 30 minutes (helps keep them together).

Before putting them on the heat sprinkle the outsides with a bit more salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in a pan for ~5 minutes on each side. To serve, top with extra barbecue sauce. To add some color, top with green onions and/or corn.