Feta Thyme And Mint Lamb Burgers Recipes

LAMB, FETA AND MINT BURGERS

Steps:

• Place all the burger ingredients in a large bowl and mix together with your hands until thoroughly combined. Really give it a good squishing!
• Divide the mixture into 6 and roll each portion into a large ball then squash to make a burger patty.
• Press a small dent in the centre of each burger to help stop the burger from rising up too much in the middle.
• Preheat your grill (broiler) to medium high or prepare your BBQ.
• Cook the burgers for 5 minutes on each side or until done to your liking.
• Serve in burger buns on with a good dollop of tzatziki and a scattering of salad leaves on top. If you like, serve these burgers with homemade potato wedges, Greek salad and more tzatziki on the side.

FETA AND MINT LAMB BURGERS (PAN FRY OR BBQ)

Steps:

• Mix the mint, oregano,chili salt & pepper into the ground hamburger.
• Form into 4 patties.
• BBQ instructions:.
• Lightly grease your grill,.
• Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, flip very carefully and finsh cooking the other side apprx 5 minutes.
• During the last 5 minutes cooking brown the feta in a lightly buttered fry pan over medium heat - cook the mushrooms in the same pan.
• Pan Fried Instructions:.
• With the heat on hi gh brown one side of the burgers, carefujlly flip, turn the heat to low medium, add mushrooms to the pan and cover. cook apprx 8 minutes.
• Flip the burgers once more and add the feta cheese to the pan, cover.
• Cook for just a minute or two until the feta starts to melt and is slightly brown.
• Build you burgers by putting the burger on the bun with the feta cheese, add the other condiments & serve.

LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Divide lamb into 8 portions of equal size. Shape each into a patty and sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle top of each patty with an equal amount of cumin and rosemary. Pat to help the herb and spice adhere.
• Patties may be broiled or cooked in a skillet. If broiled, preheat broiler to high. Place patties on a baking sheet and place about 3 inches from source of heat. Broil them 2 minutes if you wish them rare, 4 minutes for well done. Turn patties and cook 1 minute if you wish them rare, 2 minutes for well done.
• If patties are cooked in a skillet, select one large enough to hold them in one layer. Brush skillet with a little oil and heat thoroughly on stove. Cook patties over moderately high heat for 2 minutes if you wish them rare, 4 minutes if well done. Turn patties and continue cooking 1 minute for rare, 2 minutes for well done.
• However the patties are cooked, top each with a portion of feta cheese.
• Place under broiler, preheated to high, about 3 inches from the source of heat. Let broil about 1 minute. Dot center of each patty with half a teaspoon of finely chopped parsley.

LAMB & FETA BURGERS WITH MINTY YOGURT

Steps:

• First make the dip by mixing together the yogurt and mint with a little seasoning, then chill until ready to serve.
• Tip the lamb mince into a big bowl with the spices, chilli, herbs, Worcestershire sauce and egg. Season, then get your hands in and mix well. Divide the mixture into 16. Shape into burgers, pushing a cube of cheese into the centre of each and sealing in. Chill until just before your guests arrive.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the burgers for 1-2 mins until brown on each side, then transfer to a baking tray. Put in the oven for 5-10 mins until cooked through and piping hot. Pile onto a big plate and serve with the dip on the side.