Greek Hamburger Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 burgers

  • Calories

    740 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Greek, American

Greek Hamburger Recipe

Juicy Greek-style hamburgers are a great way to offer something a little different on burger night.

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Ingredients

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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:

  1. 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:

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat. Use your hands to mix the first 8 ingredients in a bowl. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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