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Biftekia

Made from ground meat marinated with aromatic herbs, biftekia are the Greek version of hamburgers, and one of the most traditional dishes in Greek cuisine.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 biftekia
Calories: 124 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. ground beef
  • 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon dried mint , reduced to powder
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, kneading the mixture with the hands for 5 minutes.
  2. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. Divide the meat into 8 portions and roll them up.
  4. Flatten each meatball to form the biftekia, a kind of small hamburger.
  5. Cook the biftekia on each side in a lightly oiled grill or cast iron pan over medium to high heat.
  6. Serve with a green salad and fries.