LOADED GREEK BURGERS

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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

1 red bell pepper
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 sprig fresh mint, chopped
1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
8 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped onion
2 sprigs fresh basil, coarsely chopped
3 sprigs fresh mint, coarsely chopped
2 sprigs fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 Kaiser rolls, split and toasted
1 tomato, sliced
4 leaves lettuce

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

Kenneth Tidwell
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I've made these burgers several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Ginger Lange
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These burgers were a great way to use up leftover lamb. They were flavorful and juicy.


Sheri
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I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but these burgers were surprisingly good.


Haji Mashoq
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These burgers were so easy to make and they were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Kashi Khattak
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I thought the burgers were a bit bland, but my husband loved them.


Dhruba raj
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The burgers were a little dry, but the tzatziki sauce helped to balance it out.


Muhammad Ahmad Iqbal
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These burgers were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Deshun Dean
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I love the combination of flavors in these burgers. The feta cheese and tzatziki sauce really make them special.


my melody
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These burgers were easy to make and tasted amazing! I highly recommend them.


Cj Roberson
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The burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Hameed Mandhro
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I've made these burgers several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Oma Chioma
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These burgers were a hit at my last BBQ! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect finishing touch.