Greek Beef Burger with Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Greek Beef Burger with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons Italian dried herb blend; ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup plain greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ cucumber; 1 tomato; ½ red onion; fresh spinach and arugula; 4 ciabatta burger buns

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
419 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Greek

Greek Beef Burger with Tzatziki Sauce

Daniel Levine

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Greek Beef Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce — the most perfect burger for your Memorial Day cookout! Lean ground beef flavored with tangy feta, garlic, and Italian herbs, grilled to perfection and then topped with mouth-watering tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, onion, tomato, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings

burger patties

1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons crumbled Feta cheese
2 teaspoons minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Italian dried herb blend or Herbs de Provence, see note for DIY
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

tzatziki sauce

1 cup plain greek yogurt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

toppings

½ cucumber shaved into ribbons
1 tomato thinly sliced
½ red onion thinly sliced
fresh spinach and arugula
4 ciabatta burger buns toasted if desired

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Instructions

Stir together all ingredients for the tzatziki. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Prepare the burger patties by combining all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix by hand then divide into four equal sections, roll each into a ball then press into a 5-inch round patty.
Preheat your grill to medium. Place patties on the grill a few inches apart to ensure even cooking. Cook for 5-6 minutes, then use a metal spatula to flip and cook another 5-6 minutes on the other side until desired doneness is achieved. Allow to rest on a plate (covered) for 5 minutes before assembling burgers.
Assemble the burger patties on the ciabatta buns, top with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, fresh spinach and arugula, and cucumber ribbons. Serve immediately.

Notes

Homemade herb blend - stir together 1/2 teaspoon each: dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley

Nutrition Information

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Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 1541mg (64%) Potassium 494mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 156mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	419kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	26g	9%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	84mg	28%
Sodium	1541mg	64%
Potassium	494mg	11%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	40IU	1%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	156mg	16%
Iron	4mg	22%