Greek Burger with Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Inspired by lamb kofte kebabs, I just had to make a burger version. These patties are insanely delicious, possibly my favorite burger patty. When I'm watching my carbs I forgo the bun, but these would be wonderful between two pieces of bread too!.

This recipe contains , ground lamb, eggs, fresh mint, fresh parsley, onion, garlic, salt, sweet paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, goat cheese, olive oil, , cucumbers, tomatoes (grape), feta cheese, olives (kalamata), lemons, pepper, olive oil

4 Servings

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 15 min

Ingredients:

• Patties
• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 whole onion, chopped
• 3 - 4 clove(s) garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne
• 4 tbsp. goat cheese
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• Salad
• 1 whole cucumber, small dice
• 8 oz. grape tomato, halved
• 3 oz. feta cheese
• 3 oz. kalamata olives, pitted
• 1 whole lemon, juice
• pepper
• olive oil, drizzling

Instructions:

• 1. In a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and cook onions and garlic until aromatic and translucent. Remove from heat.
• 2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients patty ingredients except goat cheese. Mix until well incorporated. Form 4 equal disc patties (the mixture will be sticky).
• 3. Add another drizzle of olive oil into the saute pan, turn heat to medium. When pan is hot add patties. Cook about 4-6 and turn over. Place a tablespoon of goat cheese on each patty and continue to coook until desired doneness.
• 4. Combine salad ingredients and add 2 tbsps of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lamb patty.