Moroccan Spiced Beef Patties

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 medium onion, minced (about 2/3 cup)2
medium carrots, grated (about 1 cup)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3-4 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Mix all the spices together in a small bowl and set aside. Crumble the ground beef in a large bowl and mix in the onion and grated carrot. Sprinkle the spices evenly over the beef and veggies. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix everything together. Separate the meat in half, and continue dividing until you have 8 patties.

Heat a heavy duty or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and add the patties. (You may have to do this in two batches.) Adjust the heat a little bit if you need to. Cook each side of the patty for about 4 minutes, careful not to burn.

Serves 6 to 8

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