Cumin-Spiced Burgers With Harissa Mayo

• 3 lbs ground chuck
• kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 14 cup harissa
• 2 teaspoons harissa
• 2 12 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 large red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 8 oval rolls, split (6-inch ea)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• tomatoes, slices
• cucumber, slices

1. In a large bowl, gently mix the ground chuck with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of the harissa, the cumin, garlic powder and thyme.
2. Form the meat into eight 3/4-inch-thick oval patties.
3. In a medium bowl, toss the onion slices with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat a grill pan.
5. Cook the onions over moderate heat, turning once, until tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
7. Grill the burgers over moderately high heat, turning once, until medium, about 8 minutes.
8. Grill the rolls until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise with the caraway seeds and the remaining 2 tablespoons of harissa; season with salt and pepper.
10. Spread the mayo on the rolls.
11. Top with the patties, onions, tomato and cucumber; close the sandwiches and serve.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cumin-spiced-burgers-with-harissa-mayo-391499 (may not work)