Irresistible Greek Bifteki: The Ultimate Beef Patties

Bifteki is a great barbecue dish and a nice alternative to steaks. The feta-stuffed beef patties are really quick to prepare and can be fried in a pan if you prefer.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓poundsground beef

  • 1tablespoonplain yogurt

  • 2teaspoonsdried thyme

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 4slicesfeta cheese

Cooking Directions

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

  2. Mix ground beef, yogurt, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Form mixture into eight equal patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.

  3. Sandwich two patties around one slice cheese and seal the edges. Repeat with remaining patties and cheese.

  4. Arrange stuffed patties on the preheated grill over indirect heat. Cover and cook until no longer pink in the center and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
24g
31%
Saturated Fat
11g
57%
Cholesterol
117mg
39%
Sodium
407mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
30g
Vitamin C
0mg
2%
Calcium
173mg
13%
Iron
4mg
20%
Potassium
344mg
7%

* 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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