Burgers with a Spicy Maple Sauce

PATTIES

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
• 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tsp Montréal steak spice*

SAUCE

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogourt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich flavour)
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1/2 tsp harissa sauce (quantity to taste)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

BURGERS

• 4 burger buns
• 4 slices smoked gouda or your choice of cheese
• A few thin slices of red onion
• Lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced

PATTIES

1. Combine all patty ingredients in a bowl and shape into four 2 cm (3/4 in) thick patties.
2. Grill on the barbecue over medium-high heat for 10 – 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 71° C (160° F). Turn twice during cooking.

SAUCE

1. Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside in the fridge.

BURGERS

1. With 2 minutes until the patties are cooked, put the buns on the grill and keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
2. Spoon sauce onto the bottom halves of the buns, place a beef patty on each and top with cheese, onion, lettuce, and tomato.