Beef and Feta Burgers
European European - Greece - Meat Dishes

Beef and Feta Burgers

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Succulent, freshly cooked fillings layered in a toasted artisan bun with melted cheese, crisp seasonal salad, and signature house sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 250g 5% fat beef mince
  • • 1 small red onion, (peeled and finely diced)
  • • 2 cloves of garlic, (peeled and crushed)
  • • 10 g pitted green or black olives, (finely diced)
  • • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • • 1 tsp dried mint
  • • 1 tsp paprika
  • • 1 medium egg, (beaten)
  • • salt and black pepper, (to taste)
  • • low calorie cooking spray
  • • 6 wholemeal bread rolls
  • • 40 g reduced fat feta cheese
  • • 3 tbsp fat free Greek yoghurt
  • • 2 tsp mint sauce
  • • 1 tomato (sliced)
  • • 80 g rocket leaves

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the beef mince, onion, garlic and olives and stir until fully combined. Add the herbs, paprika, beaten egg, salt and black pepper and mix until well combined.

2
Phase 2

Form the beef mixture into 6 equal sized burger patties and place on a plate.

3
Phase 3

Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat.

4
Phase 4

When the frying pan is hot, add the burger patties and cook on each side for 5 minutes until cooked through.

5
Phase 5

While the burgers are cooking, add the feta cheese, Greek yoghurt and mint sauce to a small bowl and stir until smooth. Slice the wholemeal rolls in half and lightly toast under the grill.

6
Phase 6

Once the burgers are cooked, spread a little of the mint, yoghurt and cheese mixture onto the top and bottom of each roll and add a burger, sliced tomato and rocket leaves. Place the top on the burgers. Serve with your choice of accompaniment.