Name: Greek Style Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp dried oregano; ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional); 4 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley; 2 Tbsp chopped mint leaves; ½ onion, grated; 1 clove garlic, minced; Zest of 1 lemon; 500g minced beef; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; Feta sauce:; 100g Feta cheese; 5 Tbsp Greek youghurt (approx.); zest and juice of ½ lemon; 1 Tbsp chopped mint; salt and pepper; To serve:; buns, lettuce, cucumber/red onion/tomato slices

Greek Style Burger

30 Jul 2017

by Dinna

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Background

I do find it incredible that people buy ready-made burger patties when it’s so easy to make your own - which are not full of unwanted additives! I tend to experiment with flavourings and spices - so far most of them have been delicious. The mince mixture for this recipe can be prepared in no time! Also, this Greek Style Burger can be served to most allergy-sufferers, as the feta sauce is separate; the patties have no eggs, gluten or nuts; and you can serve them in gluten-free buns or with just a Greek salad so that those on a no-carb diet can enjoy it too. For this reason this burger is ideal for parties and summer BBQs.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp dried oregano
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
4 Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
2 Tbsp chopped mint leaves
½ onion, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
500g minced beef
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Feta sauce:
100g Feta cheese
5 Tbsp Greek youghurt (approx.)
zest and juice of ½ lemon
1 Tbsp chopped mint
salt and pepper
To serve:
buns, lettuce, cucumber/red onion/tomato slices

Instructions

Put the mince in a mixing bowl. Add all ingredients and combine. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well with your hands.
Form 4 patties and set aside or chill until you're ready to cook them.
Make the feta sauce: mix the feta with enough yogurt to get a textured sauce. Add the lemon zest & juice, mint, salt & pepper. Taste, and adjust to your liking (you can add a pinch of cayenne if you want it spicy). Set aside.
Heat your BBQ, grill or griddle pan.
Brush the patties with a little oil, then cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on how well cooked you like your burger.
Cut the buns in half, then toast or grill them and set aside.
When the patties are cooked to your liking, move them to a plate to rest for a couple of minutes.
Meanwhile assemble the burgers: spoon some feta sauce on the bun halves, add a few lettuce and tomato/onion/cucumber slices, place the patties on top, then add the other half of the buns.
Enjoy!