Follow these steps for perfect results
ground lamb
egg
breadcrumbs
olive oil
feta cheese
crumbled
black olives
pitted, chopped
thyme
chopped
red pepper
deseeded, thinly sliced
yellow pepper
deseeded, thinly sliced
red chili
deseeded, finely chopped
zucchini
cut into long strips using a vegetable peeler
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a bowl, combine ground lamb, egg, and breadcrumbs.
Season the mixture to taste.
Mix the ingredients well.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a burger patty.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the burgers for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned.
Transfer the browned burgers to a roasting pan.
In a separate bowl, combine feta cheese, chopped black olives, and half of the chopped thyme.
Spoon the feta and olive mixture over the burgers.
Bake the burgers in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan.
Add the sliced red pepper, yellow pepper, and finely chopped red chili to the saucepan.
Fry the peppers and chili for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the remaining chopped thyme and zucchini strips to the saucepan.
Cook for 5 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
Season the pepper and zucchini mixture to taste.
Serve the cooked burgers with the pepper and zucchini mixture.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The burger patties can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Serve the burger on a toasted bun with a side of the zucchini and pepper mixture. Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme.
Serve with a side salad.
Serve with roasted potatoes.
Serve with couscous.
Complements the savory and tangy flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Lamb is a common ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.
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