Greek-Inspired Burger Bliss

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.

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 2ouncescrumbled feta cheese

  • 2tablespoonsmayonnaise

  • 2teaspoonslime juice

  • 1sprigfresh mint, chopped

  • 1sprigfresh parsley, chopped

  • 1mediumred bell pepper

  • 1poundlean ground beef

  • 8ouncesfresh spinach – rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped

  • 6ouncescrumbled feta cheese

  • ¼cupbread crumbs

  • ¼cupchopped onion

  • 1largeegg, beaten

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 3sprigsfresh mint, coarsely chopped

  • 2sprigsfresh basil, coarsely chopped

  • 2sprigsfresh parsley, coarsely chopped

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 4Kaiser rolls, split and toasted

  • 1mediumtomato, sliced

  • 4leaveslettuce

Cooking Directions

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

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

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

  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.

  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).

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

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories634
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
37g
48%
Saturated Fat
16g
82%
Cholesterol
174mg
58%
Sodium
1082mg
47%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
13%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
39g
Vitamin C
89mg
445%
Calcium
451mg
35%
Iron
7mg
41%
Potassium
955mg
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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