Greek Hamburger Recipe
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 burgers
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Calories
740 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Greek Hamburger Recipe
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Juicy Greek-style hamburgers are a great way to offer something a little different on burger night.
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Ingredients
For the Hamburger Recipe:
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- zest of one lemon
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 7 ounces feta crumbled into large pieces
- olive oil for brushing
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- mint leaves for garnish
- 6 small pita pockets or 3 large halved
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cups plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- zest of one lemon + 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped mint
Instructions
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- Pour the excess moisture off the top of the yogurt and place it in a bowl. Grate the cucumber, then place the strips in a colander and toss with salt. Set aside for 20 minutes to drain, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and salt and pepper to taste.
For the Hamburger Recipe:
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Use your hands to mix the first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
- Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions, then shape it into 1-inch thick ovals. Brush patties with olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Grill the patties for 10 minutes, carefully flipping once. Place the patties inside pitas and stuff with cucumbers, tomatoes, and mint leaves. Top with yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1burger
Calories
740kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
1560mg
(65%)
Potassium
685mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
605IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
8.4mg
(9%)
Calcium
319mg
(32%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 740 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 740kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1560mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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