Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

ground lamb

1 unit

egg

0.25 cup

breadcrumbs

2 tbsp

olive oil

3.5 oz

feta cheese

crumbled

1 oz

black olives

pitted, chopped

2 tsp

thyme

chopped

0.5 unit

red pepper

deseeded, thinly sliced

0.5 unit

yellow pepper

deseeded, thinly sliced

1 unit

red chili

deseeded, finely chopped

1 lb

zucchini

cut into long strips using a vegetable peeler

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2
~2 min

In a bowl, combine ground lamb, egg, and breadcrumbs.

Step 3
~2 min

Season the mixture to taste.

Step 4
~2 min

Mix the ingredients well.

Step 5
~2 min

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.

Step 6
~2 min

Shape each portion into a burger patty.

Step 7
~2 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Cook the burgers for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.

Step 9
~2 min

Transfer the browned burgers to a roasting pan.

Step 10
~2 min

In a separate bowl, combine feta cheese, chopped black olives, and half of the chopped thyme.

Step 11
~2 min

Spoon the feta and olive mixture over the burgers.

Step 12
~2 min

Bake the burgers in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Step 13
~2 min

Heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan.

Step 14
~2 min

Add the sliced red pepper, yellow pepper, and finely chopped red chili to the saucepan.

Step 15
~2 min

Fry the peppers and chili for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 16
~2 min

Add the remaining chopped thyme and zucchini strips to the saucepan.

Step 17
~2 min

Cook for 5 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.

Step 18
~2 min

Season the pepper and zucchini mixture to taste.

Step 19
~2 min

Serve the cooked burgers with the pepper and zucchini mixture.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality ground lamb for the best flavor.

Don't overcook the burgers, or they will become dry.

Serve with a side of tzatziki sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The burger patties can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with roasted potatoes.

Serve with couscous.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Greek Salad
Roasted Lemon Potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Lamb is a common ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

BBQ
Summer
Dinner Party

Popularity Score

65/100

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