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Teri holding a Greek Burger.

The Best Greek Burger

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  • Author: Teri Turner
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: Greek

Description

Trust me when I say that this is the best Greek burger recipe you’ve ever tried, it’s sure to be a hit at any summer BBQ!


Ingredients

For the Pepperoncini Mayo

  •   1 cup mayonnaise
  •   3 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons chopped pepperoncini, divided

For the Greek Burgers:

  •   1.5 pounds ground beef, 80% lean
  •   1 teaspoon dried oregano
  •   1 teaspoon salt
  •   ½ teaspoon black pepper
  •   2 ounces sheep’s milk feta, in brine or more
  •   4 gluten free buns or regular buns
  •   6 ounces of Kasseri cheese, sliced, if you can’t find this cheese use
  •   Mozzarella or Provolone
  •   Romaine lettuce
  •   1-2 tomatoes, sliced
  •   2 ounces sliced cucumber
  •   Marinated Red Onions, optional
  •   Halved kalamata olives, optional

Instructions

For the Pepperoncini Mayo

  1. Make a pepperoncini mayo by combining the mayo and 3 tablespoons or
    more of chopped pepperoncini in a small bowl. Set aside.

For the Greek Burgers:

  1. Divide the ground beef into four equal parts.
  2. Take one of the portions and mix it with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon oregano, 1/8 teaspoon black
    pepper, and 1 teaspoon chopped pepperoncini. Flatten the mixture and add
    ¼ of the feta to the center. Fold the meat over the cheese then flatten the
    burger into a classic burger patty shape. Apply pressure to the middle with
    your thumb so that the patty will cook evenly. Repeat with the remaining
    meat to create 4 stuffed burger patties.
  3. Heat a nonstick pan over medium and add two tablespoons of olive. Cook
    the burgers for a total of 9 minutes, flipping halfway. Depending on the size
    of your pan, you might need to cook these in batches so as not to
    overcrowd.
  4. Once you’ve flipped your burger, immediately add 1.5 ounces of
    the sliced Kasseri cheese and let it melt.
  5. When the burgers are almost done, toast your buns.
  6. Assemble the burgers. Place a tablespoon or more of the pepperoncini mayo
    on the top buns and line the bottom buns with the romaine lettuce. Place
    the burgers on the bottom buns, cheese side up, then add a slice of tomato
    and sliced cucumbers over top. Stick a few kalamata halves on the top buns
    and place the top buns on the burger to close.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 624
  • Sugar: 5.8 g
  • Sodium: 1491.6 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44.6 g
  • Protein: 57.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 142.7 mg