Instructions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped zucchini
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pound lean ground beef
4 large pita bread rounds, halved crosswise or 8 buns
Sliced tomatoes, optional
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion and cook about five minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool mixture. In a large bowl, combine, egg, zucchini mixture, cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Add ground beef and mix well. Shape the meat mixture into 8 thick patties. Grill patties on rack of an uncovered grill or in a frying pan until meat is done. Top patty with a tomato slice, if desired.
