GREEK LAMB-FETA BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE
These grilled lamb burgers are served with slices of ripe tomatoes and red onion in pita bread with a fresh tasting cucumber sauce seasoned with fresh mint and garlic.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set 4 whole garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince and set aside.
- Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle roasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt and pepper over meat; stir with a fork to combine. Divide into 4 portions. Toss meat back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4 inches wide. Refrigerate.
- Mix cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, 1 minced clove of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.
- Build a hot fire on one side of grill. Replace rack. When coals are covered with white ash, add burgers. Cover and cook, turning only once, until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers.
- Grill pitas until spotty brown and warm, a minute or so per side. Split crosswise. Spread a couple of tablespoons of sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with an onion slice, a tomato slice and a burger. Spread a portion of the remaining sauce over each burger. Top with remaining pita halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 46.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 760.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
GREEK TURKEY BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Need a new burger? Add feta and dill and top with a deliciously creamy cucumber and Greek yogurt sauce.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the yogurt and remaining sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all burger ingredients and remaining yogurt. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Place burgers on buns; top with tomato slices and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g
GREEK CHICKEN BURGERS WITH FETA
These Greek-style chicken burgers surprise with a feta cheese filling.
Provided by DCKatie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix the chicken, bread crumbs, egg, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; form the mixture into 5 patties. Divide the feta cheese between the 5 patties; place a portion of the feta cheese atop each patty and fold the chicken mixture around the cheese so that the cheese is in the center.
- Cook on the preheated grill until no longer pink on the inside and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 307.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
MY BIG FAT GREEK BURGERS
Steps:
- Click here to see how she does it.
- In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the feta cheese, dill and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and stir to combine.
- Divide the turkey into 4 equal sized rounds. Make 2 equal sized patties out of each round so you have 8 patties total. Put 2 tablespoons of the spinach-feta mixture onto half of the patties. Top with remaining patties working the turkey around the edges to seal burgers closed. Season the burgers on both sides with the salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Spray a nonstick grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat, or prepare the grill. Grill the patties until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- To serve, place a burger on the bottom half of each bun, top with about 2 tablespoons of yogurt sauce, then 2 or 3 cucumber slices and a lettuce leaf. Top with the other half of the bun and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 65 milligrams, Sodium 650 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams
GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN BURGERS
The original recipe for these burgers called for lamb or beef, but I decided to try ground chicken to decrease the fat. The sauce easily doubles as a flavorful dip for veggies and pita chips. -Judy Puskas, Wallaceburg, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine the first seven burger ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK TURKEY BURGERS
A low-fat and very tasty option for summer grilling/broiling.
Provided by Jill
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine turkey, bread crumbs, spinach, Greek dressing, feta cheese, onion, egg, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; form into patties.
- Cook turkey burgers on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 122.8 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 582.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GREEK GRILLED BEYOND MEAT® BURGERS
Plant-based Beyond Meat® burgers with a Greek flair.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tzatziki
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Grate cucumber and place in a colander to drain for 10 minutes. Press out any remaining liquid with paper towels.
- Stir together cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Sprinkle Greek seasoning on both sides of burger patties.
- Place patties on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and grill for 4 more minutes. Place burgers on buns and top with lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and reserved cucumber sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1452.1 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
GREEK STYLE TURKEY BURGERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Place the turkey, egg yolk, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Grate half the red onion and add it to the bowl. Mix with your hands, then form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties. Place on a sheet pan or plate lined with parchment paper.
- Put the pitas on a baking sheet and place in the oven to warm.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron or other nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the patties and cook until they are brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center, approximately 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the pitas from the oven and cut the tops off. Slice the remaining 1/2 red onion. Spread some tzatziki inside each pita. Fill each with lettuce, a patty, some chopped cucumber, red onion and feta, then serve with chips on the side.
GREEK PITA BURGERS WITH SPINACH, FETA AND TZATZIKI SAUCE
Easy grilled dinner ready in just 30 minutes! Flavorful ground beef burgers perfect for Mediterranean meals!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place shredded cucumber in clean dish towel; squeeze to remove any excess liquid. In small bowl, mix cucumber and remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix all burger ingredients except buns, tomatoes and lettuce. Shape into 8 patties, 1/4 inch thick. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce on bottom half of each bun. Top with burger, tomato and lettuce. Cover with top halves of buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
GREEK LAMB BURGERS WITH SPINACH AND RED ONION SALAD
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Sandwich Onion Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Feta Mint Ground Lamb Spinach Pan-Fry Cinnamon Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix first 4 ingredients and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in medium bowl; mix in lamb. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Cook patties in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side for medium.
- Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Broil buns until golden, about 2 minutes. Top each bun bottom with burger. Toss spinach, feta, onion, vinegar, and 11/2 tablespoons oil in bowl. Place salad atop burgers. Cover with bun tops, pressing firmly to compact.
GREEK-STYLE TURKEY BURGERS
The best turkey burgers i have ever tried .... I freeze left-overs, and heat in the microwave later ...
Provided by najwa
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Form into 4 patties, then grill.
- I have served this on regular burger buns with tomatoes and mayo, and on pita with tahini, tomatoes and lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 609.1, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 28
MINI GREEK LAMB BURGERS
These lamb sliders are topped with cool and creamy tzatziki for a Greek twist on a classic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat grill or grill pan to high. Make tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- To serve, warm pitas on the grill or directly over a gas burner, turning occasionally. Halve pitas, and fill with burgers, tomato, and tzatziki.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g
GREEK BURGERS
Field editor Michelle Curtis of Baker City, Oregon relates, "A friend served these lamb patties at a barbecue party. I wouldn't leave without the recipe!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties. , Pan-fry, grill or broil until no longer pink. Serve on buns with cucumbers, tomatoes and ranch dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
LAMB BURGERS WITH GREEK YOGURT SAUCE
Steps:
- For the burgers: Place the ginger, garlic, lime leaves, shallots and lemongrass in a food processor and pulse until a chunky paste is formed. Place the lamb in large bowl and add the lemongrass paste, curry powder, white pepper, soy sauce, Worcestershire, cilantro, mint and parsley. Mix until combined. Portion into 4-ounce patties.
- For the yogurt sauce: Combine the yogurt with the lime juice, curry powder, white pepper, salt, mint, cilantro, mint and parsley.
- Cook the burgers until light pink in the center. Toast the brioche buns. Place the burgers on the buns and top with the yogurt sauce and pea sprouts.
GREEK CHICKEN BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Add a Mediterranean twist to your chicken-spinach burger by using a pita bread, cucumber and tzatziki sauce - dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven control to broil. Chop enough cucumber to equal 1/2 cup; place in small bowl (slice 8 slices from remaining cucumber for sandwiches; set aside). Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; refrigerate until ready to use.
- In large bowl, mix chicken, spinach, olives, cornstarch, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Shape into 4 oval patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. On broiler pan, place patties. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of burgers reads at least 165°F.
- Place burgers in pita pocket halves. To serve, top each burger with tomato, cucumber slices and about 3 tablespoons sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 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 TURKEY BURGERS WITH MINTED CUCUMBER SAUCE
These turkey burgers have a green twist with the addition of spinach--a perfect flavor combination with cucumber-yogurt sauce!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set oven control to broil. In medium bowl, mix Cucumber Sauce ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook spinach as directed on box; cool slightly. Squeeze to drain well. In large bowl, mix cooled spinach, turkey, 1/4 cup yogurt, the oregano, garlic salt and pepper. Shape into 5 oval patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. On broiler pan, place patties. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of burgers reads 165°F.
- Place 2 tomato slice halves in pita pocket halves; place burgers over tomato slices. To serve, top each burger with about 3 tablespoons sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
GREEK TURKEY BURGERS
Ground turkey patties flavored with parsley, Worcestershire, and Dijon mustard are steamed then seared for these Mediterranean-inspired pita burgers. They're topped with lemon-infused yogurt, hummus, and cucumber.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine turkey, parsley, Worcestershire, Dijon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes. Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, and zest; season with salt and pepper.
- Set a steamer basket in a wide pot containing 1 inch water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Form turkey mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties. Steam, covered, until a thermometer inserted into patties reads 165 degrees, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; pat dry. Heat a large skillet over high; swirl in oil. Sear burgers, flipping once, until golden, about 2 minutes total. Cook breads over an open burner or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 30 seconds. Spread with hummus; top each with 2 patties, cucumber, arugula, and parsley leaves. Drizzle with sauce and oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
MY BIG FAT GREEK BURGERS
Make and share this My Big Fat Greek Burgers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 37
Steps:
- NOTE: I USE 50% GROUND BEEF WITH 50% GROUND LAMB, WHICH IS A BALANCED MELDING OF FLAVORS.
- TRADITIONAL PREPARATION METHOD: INTO a large bowl add the SEASONED GROUND MEAT ingredients without mixing; IN another small bowl beat one egg with 1 tablespoon flour; ADD egg/flour mixture to ground meat ingredients in large bowl; WHISK 1/4 cup milk and 1/8 cup ouzo or Pernod (or 1 teaspoon anise extract) in a small bowl and add 1/2 cup bread crumbs; ALLOW mixture to absorb; ADD to meat mixture; MIX well; CHILL meatball mixture until very cold (40 degrees F).
- QUICK FOOD PROCESSOR METHOD: INTO large food processor add 1/4 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/8 cup ouzo (or 1 teaspoon anise extract) and 1/2 cup bread crumbs; PROCESS; ADD the MAIN MEATBALL INGREDIENTS except for ground lamb and feta cheese; PROCESS; ADD ground lamb; PROCESS (Feta cheese may be added to mixture now and processed or folded into after); CHILL meatball mixture until very cold (40 degrees F).
- SHAPE meat mixture into six patties.
- PLACE patties onto a baking sheet (do not use a broiler pan with grill since patties will stick to the grill and/or and be difficult to remove after broiling).
- PREHEAT oven to BROIL.
- BROIL the patties 2-3 minutes, TURN patties using a metal spatula (NOTE: YOU MAY ADD CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE OVER BURGERS NOW IF DESIRED); BROIL 2 minutes longer or until desired doneness is reached (patties will continue to cook after removing from oven); REMOVE pan from oven; COVER patties with foil.
- MAKE CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE: Combine Cucumber-Dill Yogurt Sauce recipe ingredients in a small bowl (1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup finely diced cucumbers, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 teapoons dried dill, 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint, 1/2 teaspoon finely minced onions, 1/4 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest); CHILL before serving.
- WARM or toast buns if desired (For toasted steamed buns if desired, melt butter a large skillet over medium heat; PLACE place halved buns cut-side down; REDUCE heat and cover until buns are browned on bottom and heated through); SPREAD the CUCUMBER-DILL YOGURT SAUCE; ASSEMBLE burgers as desired with above FIXINGS.
- SERVE and say, "OPA"!
GREEK TURKEY BURGERS
These turkey burgers are a nod to the Mediterranean, packed with fresh herbs, lemon, and red onion.
Provided by Steph Gaudreau
Categories HarperCollins Dinner Turkey Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Hamburger Poultry Spinach
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, use your hands to combine well the turkey meat with the spinach, olives, lemon zest, onion, mint or parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. But don't overmix or the meat with become tough. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into burgers.
- Warm about a tablespoon of olive oil or ghee in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the burger patties and fry them on one side for about 5 minutes, then flip them, frying on the second side for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
- If you like, serve each burger on a large piece of butter lettuce and top them with any of the optional ingredients.
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