The Greek burger, a culinary masterpiece, is a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Originating from the sun-kissed lands of Greece, this succulent patty is crafted from a blend of ground lamb and beef, seasoned with a chorus of aromatic herbs and spices. Nestled between two halves of toasted pita bread, the patty is adorned with a vibrant array of toppings, each contributing a unique layer of taste and texture. Arugula, with its peppery bite, adds a refreshing contrast to the richness of the meat, while juicy tomatoes burst with a symphony of sweetness. Feta cheese, crumbled like tiny pearls of heaven, lends a salty tang that awakens the senses. A drizzle of tangy tzatziki sauce adds a final touch of magic, completing this culinary journey through the heart of Greece.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GREEK BURGER WITH ARUGULA, TOMATOES, AND FETA
Provided by Georgia Downard
Categories Sandwich Blender Food Processor Tomato Low Fat Yogurt Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Lunch Feta Mint Ground Lamb Cucumber Arugula Pan-Fry Healthy Self Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cut 1/4 off each pita (a half-moon shape from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock). Chop half-moons, transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with milk. Let soak 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess milk. Purée soaked bread, onion, garlic, herbs and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Transfer purée to a bowl. Add lamb, season with salt and pepper and combine. Form into 4 patties. Wrap pitas in foil and heat until warm, about 8 minutes. (Or place pitas between sheets of paper towel and microwave until warm, about 30 seconds.) Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook burgers to medium, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Whisk yogurt, mint, garlic, mustard and honey in a bowl. Stir in cucumber and season with salt and pepper. Open each pita, stuff with arugula and drizzle with some of the dressing. Add burger, tomato and red onion to pita. Sprinkle with feta. Serve leftover dressing on the side.
FETA BURGERS
A Greek-inspired twist on burgers. Great with cole slaw or a kale salad. I devised this recipe when I had a bunch of mint, parsley, and feta cheese on hand.
Provided by Maria
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix ground beef, feta cheese, minced onion, red bell pepper, mint, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until evenly mixed; shape into 6 patties.
- Cook the burgers until they are beginning to firm, and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
LOADED GREEK BURGERS
Tired of plain old 'burgers for summertime? Mix it up a bit by adding some classic Greek flavor: spinach, feta, roasted red pepper, and herbs...Yum! Serve these burgers on a warm toasted Kaiser roll, with a delicious feta cheese spread, fresh lettuce, and tomato.
Provided by Nick T
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut the red bell pepper in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs; place pepper cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the pepper has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Allow the blackened pepper to cool and steam in a paper bag for 5 minutes; peel and dice; set aside.
- Stir together the 2 ounces feta cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, the 1 sprig chopped mint, and the 1 sprig chopped parsley in a small bowl; set aside.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Place the roasted red pepper, ground beef, feta cheese, spinach, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, onion, basil, the remaining mint, and the remaining parsley in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and mix gently with your hands until evenly combined. Divide the meat mixture to form 4 equal 4 1/2 inch patties.
- Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Serve burgers on warm toasted Kaiser roll with the feta cheese spread, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 173.5 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 38.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1081.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
GREEK BURGER WITH ARUGULA AND FETA
This is a delicious and healthy meal in one. Using the pita in the meat makes it so moist! Ground turkey could be used instead of lam, and any kind of lettuce can be substituted for the arugula. This recipe came from Self magazine, and it is one of our favorites!
Provided by Jaudon
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 33m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cut 1/4 (triangular shaped) from each pita. Chop the cut out pieces, transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with milk. Let soak 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze excess milk.
- Puree soaked bread, onion, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice in a food processor. Transfer back to bowl and mix in lamb. Season with salt and pepper then form 4 patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add patties. Cook until medium, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Whisk yogurt, mint, garlic, mustard and honey in a small bowl. Stir in cucumber and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm pitas in toaster oven, oven, or microwave if desired. Open each pita and stuff with burger, arugula, and red onion. Add tomato, kalamata olives, and cucumber if desired. Serve with dressing and feta.
GREEK-STYLE BURGERS WITH FETA AIOLI (8 WW PTS)
YUP..another Cooking Light recipe this is very good its stuffed with roasted bell peppers and spinach and topped with a low fat version of the garlicky French mayonnaise aioli, made yummier by adding feta cheese
Provided by Bri22
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- to prepare aioli, combine first 5 ingredientsina food processor, pulse 1 minute or until smooth, cover and chill prepare grill or broiler to prepare the burgers, place onion slices on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray and cook 2 minutes each side.
- set aside.
- combine the beef and the next 9 ingredients (beef through crushed garlic) ina large bowl.
- divide the beef mix into 5 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
- place patties on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and cook for 6 minuteson each side or until burgers are done.
- spread 1 1/2 Tbsps aioli over top half of each bun.
- place patties on bottom half of each bun.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 705.3, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 26.8
FETA & TOMATO-TOPPED GREEK BURGERS
A cooking class that taught me to make my own pita bread inspired me to create this "Greek" burger. The beef-lamb mixture is an interesting change of pace, and the fresh tomato-feta salad adds a delightful, summery taste. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients; set aside. For burgers, place oil, wine, vinegar, thyme, rosemary and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until blended., In a large bowl, combine oil mixture, bread crumbs and salt. Crumble beef and lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve burgers on pita breads with tomato mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698 calories, Fat 40g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
GREEK TOMATO FETA FRITTERS (DOMATOKEFTETHES)
I'm showing you my take on domatokeftethes. These are incredibly delicious, versatile, and inexpensive, and they make a perfect summertime appetizer. Serve with freshly squeezed lemon, tzatziki sauce, or just plain Greek yogurt seasoned with raw minced garlic and lemon juice to taste.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Greek Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir together tomatoes, zucchini, green onions, kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne in a bowl to combine.
- Let sit for 15 minutes for the sugar and salt to draw out liquids from the vegetables.
- Stir the tomato mixture; add parsley, mint, and basil. Crumble in feta cheese. Add flour and baking powder; mix with a spoon until combined. Batter should be relatively loose but will hold its shape on a spoon. If too loose, add more flour; if too dry, add some water until desired consistency is reached.
- Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or use a deep fryer.
- Place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter in the hot oil; reduce heat to medium. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Flip once more and fry for an additional 30 seconds, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1298.9 mg
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your burger. Use ground beef that is at least 80% lean, and make sure the tomatoes, arugula, and feta cheese are ripe and fresh.
- Season the beef well: Don't be afraid to season the beef liberally with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cumin.
- Cook the burgers to your desired doneness: The USDA recommends cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. However, some people prefer their burgers cooked to a lower temperature, such as medium-rare (145 degrees Fahrenheit) or medium (155 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Toast the buns: Toasting the buns will help them hold up better to the juicy burger and toppings. You can toast the buns in a toaster, on a grill, or in a pan with a little bit of butter.
- Add your favorite toppings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings for a Greek burger. Some popular options include arugula, tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Conclusion:
The Greek burger is a delicious and flavorful burger that is perfect for a summer cookout or a casual meal at home. With its juicy beef patty, fresh toppings, and tangy feta cheese, the Greek burger is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new burger recipe, give the Greek burger a try.
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