Description
These Greek Burgers feature a flavorful blend of ground beef, fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. They are perfectly seasoned and pan-cooked to juicy perfection, served on toasted sandwich buns with fresh spinach, tomato, shallot, and creamy tzatziki sauce for an authentic Greek-inspired burger experience.
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground beef
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Burger Assembly
- sandwich buns
- fresh baby spinach leaves
- sliced tomato
- sliced shallot
- tzatziki sauce
- cooking oil for toasting and frying
Instructions
- Make Burger Patties: Combine and mix all burger patty ingredients — ground beef, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, egg, and salt — in a large bowl until evenly incorporated. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties. Place the patties in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up, making them easier to cook without falling apart.
- Toast Buns: Heat a pan over medium heat or prepare a grill. Drizzle cooking oil on the inside faces of the sandwich buns, then place them face down on the hot surface. Toast the buns until golden and slightly crispy, about a few minutes. Remove and set aside on a serving plate.
- Cook Burger Patties: Increase the heat to medium-high (or keep it medium to reduce smoke and cook a bit slower). Drizzle cooking oil over the pan. Working in batches if needed, cook the burger patties until nicely charred on both sides and the internal temperature reaches 160°F, flipping occasionally for even cooking. Add more oil if the pan becomes dry to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Assemble the burgers by placing the cooked patties on the toasted buns. Top with fresh baby spinach leaves, sliced tomato, sliced shallot, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Serve the Greek Burgers hot and enjoy.
Notes
- If beef is not available, ground turkey is a good substitute for a leaner option.
- Use dry-packaged sun-dried tomatoes for best texture; oil-packed ones work if excess oil is blotted off.
- Nutrition estimates are based only on the burger patties made with 85% lean ground beef; buns, toppings, and cooking oil are not included.
- Sandwich buns or pita pockets work well; for low-carb alternatives, try lettuce wraps or low-carb buns like Natural Ovens Bakery buns.
- Tzatziki sauce is a tangy yogurt-based sauce with garlic and cucumber often found in supermarkets; homemade versions or spreads like hummus or mashed avocado can be used as alternatives to keep burgers moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
