Description
These Greek Burgers combine juicy ground beef mixed with fresh baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes for a flavorful Mediterranean twist. Cooked on the stovetop and served with classic toppings and creamy tzatziki sauce, they make a delicious and easy meal perfect for any burger lover seeking a fresh, tangy flavor profile.
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (dry-packaged, blot excess oil if oil-packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
Burger Assembly
- Sandwich buns
- Fresh baby spinach leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced shallot
- Tzatziki sauce (or alternative spread such as hummus or mashed avocado)
- Cooking oil for toasting buns and cooking patties
Instructions
- Make Burger Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, sun-dried tomatoes, egg, and salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute ingredients. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties. Refrigerate the patties for at least 1 hour to firm up, which helps them hold their shape during cooking.
- Toast Buns: Heat a pan over medium heat or prepare a grill. Lightly drizzle cooking oil on the inside faces of the sandwich buns. Place the buns face down on the hot pan or grill and toast for a few minutes until golden and slightly crispy. Remove and transfer to a serving plate.
- Cook Burger Patties: Increase the heat to medium-high (or keep at medium to reduce smoke, acknowledging it might take longer). Drizzle some cooking oil on the pan to prevent sticking. Cook the patties in batches, flipping occasionally, until they are charred on both sides and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) to ensure they are safely cooked. Add more oil to the pan as needed if it dries out.
- Serve: Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a toasted bun. Top with fresh baby spinach leaves, sliced tomato, sliced shallot, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce (or your choice of spread). Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- If ground beef is unavailable or you prefer a leaner option, ground turkey works well as a substitute.
- Use dry-packaged sun-dried tomatoes found in the produce section, or if using oil-packed, blot off excess oil to avoid greasiness.
- Nutrition information provided applies only to the burger patties made with 85% lean ground beef; buns, toppings, and cooking oil are not included.
- Sandwich buns or pita pockets are suggested for serving; for a low-carb alternative, opt for lettuce wraps or low-carb buns such as Natural Ovens Bakery buns.
- Tzatziki sauce is a traditional creamy yogurt-based sauce with garlic and cucumbers, available in most grocery stores. Substitute with hummus, mashed avocado, or other spreads if preferred to keep the burger moist and flavorful.
