Loaded Greek Burgers

Loaded Greek Burgers

Instead of plain burgers at your next summer cookout, try this Greek-inspired burger recipe with fresh herbs, spinach, roasted red peppers, and a tangy feta spread.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 burgers
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Feta Cheese Spread

  • 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 sprig fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped

Burgers

  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach – rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh mint, coarsely chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil, coarsely chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 Kaiser rolls, split and toasted
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • 4 leaves lettuce

Directions

Step 1
Make the spread: Stir feta cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, mint, and parsley together in a small bowl. Set aside until needed.

Step 2
Make the burgers: Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 3
Cut bell pepper in half from top to bottom; remove stem, seeds, and ribs. Place pepper onto the prepared baking sheet with the cut sides facing down.

Step 4
Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer pepper halves to a paper bag to cool and steam, about 5 minutes.

Step 5
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Step 6
Peel and discard bell pepper skin. Dice flesh and place into a large bowl.

Step 7
Add ground beef, spinach, feta, bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, mint, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix gently with your hands until evenly combined. Form meat mixture into four 4 1/2-inch-diameter patties.

Step 8
Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 9
Serve burgers on warm rolls with feta cheese spread, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

634
Calories
37g
Fat
37g
Carbs
39g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 634
% Daily Value *
Total Fat37g 48%
Saturated Fat16g 82%
Cholesterol174mg 58%
Sodium1082mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate37g 13%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars7g
Protein39g
Vitamin C89mg 445%
Calcium451mg 35%
Iron7mg 41%
Potassium955mg 20%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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