Soujok Beef Burger | Les Filles Fattoush

Soujok is made with beef seasoned with a blend of traditional spices and chili paste. It can be prepared in many different ways. Here, we turn it into a burger served with a sumac coleslaw.

Burger ingredients (serves 4):

• 500 g medium-lean ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp soujok spice blend

• 2 tbsp mild or hot chili paste, to taste

• ½ tsp salt

• 4 burger buns

• 5 small pickles, halved lengthwise

• 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges

• 1 red onion

Coleslaw ingredients (serves 4):

• ½ white cabbage

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tsp sumac

Burger preparation:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the soujok spice blend, chili paste, salt, and olive oil. Mix well, then shape into 4 patties by hand.

2. Cook the patties in a skillet or on the barbecue, turning once, until cooked to your liking.

3. Spread the burger buns with the sauce of your choice, then add the beef patties, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and pickles.

Coleslaw preparation:

Thinly slice the cabbage and place it in a bow