Greek Burgers
Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table with these irresistible Greek Burgers, a juicy and flavorful twist on the classic burger recipe. Made with ground lamb or beef, these patties are infused with the bold flavors of crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and aromatic spices like oregano and cumin. Topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, crisp cucumber slices, juicy tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, these burgers are nestled in toasted buns or warm pita bread for a handheld feast. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is an easy way to add a gourmet Greek flair to your next dinner. Serve with a fresh Greek salad or crispy fries for a complete meal that's guaranteed to impress! Keywords: Greek burgers, lamb burger recipe, Mediterranean burger, feta cheese, tzatziki burger.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb (or ground beef for variation)
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp oregano, dried
- 0.5 tsp cumin, ground
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 pieces hamburger buns or pita bread
- 0.5 cup tzatziki sauce
- 0.5 cup cucumber slices
- 0.5 cup tomato slices
- 0.25 cup red onion slices
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb (or beef), crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until all ingredients are evenly combined, being careful not to overmix.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up during cooking.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the surface.
Cook the burger patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. For medium, the internal temperature should be 160°F (71°C).
While the burgers are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns or warm the pita bread in a dry skillet.
To assemble the Greek burgers, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun (or pita). Top with the cooked burger patty, followed by a dollop of tzatziki sauce, cucumber slices, tomato slices, red onion slices, and the other half of the bun or pita.
Serve immediately with a side of your choice, such as Greek salad or crispy fries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.8 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 3828 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 151.1 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 785 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 2744 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
