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Greek Beef Burger with Tzatziki Sauce
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 419 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
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
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.
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Notes
- Homemade herb blend - stir together 1/2 teaspoon each: dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.