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Greek Style Burger

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Fusion, Greek
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

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
  • 500 g minced beef
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Feta sauce:
  • 100 g 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

Method
 

  1. Put the mince in a mixing bowl. Add all ingredients and combine. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well with your hands.
  2. Form 4 patties and set aside or chill until you're ready to cook them.
  3. 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.
  4. Heat your BBQ, grill or griddle pan.
  5. 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.
  6. Cut the buns in half, then toast or grill them and set aside.
  7. When the patties are cooked to your liking, move them to a plate to rest for a couple of minutes.
  8. 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.
  9. Enjoy!