Cajun Hamburgers

The Silver Palate Good Times Cook Book, 1984

30 minutes — 6 burgers

Ingredients

2	pound	ground lean beef
1		green bell pepper (cored, seeded and minced)
1⁄2	cup	scallions (chopped)
3	clove	garlic (minced)
2	teaspoon	ground cumin
2	teaspoon	dried oregano
1	teaspoon	dried thyme
1	teaspoon	paprika
		red pepper flakes (to taste)
		salt (to taste)
6		hamburger buns (toasted)
		sliced tomatoes (for topping)
		sour cream (for topping)

Instructions

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

Broil, Fry, or grilled meat to desired doneness. Place the hamburgers on toasted buns and top with sliced tomatoes and sour cream.