Greek Burger With Arugula Tomatoes And Feta Recipe Epicuriouscom Recipes

GREEK FETA BURGER

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine yogurt, cucumbers, garlic and juice; set aside. In another bowl, mix beef, zucchini, feta, onion, marjoram, salt and pepper. Form beef mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat a grill pan or grill rack with cooking spray. Grill patties over medium-high heat, flipping once, about 5 minutes each side, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Divide roasted peppers evenly among bottom roll halves; top with 1 burger, 1/4 yogurt sauce and lettuce and cucumber, if desired. Top each with other half of roll.

FETA & TOMATO-TOPPED GREEK BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients; set aside. For burgers, place oil, wine, vinegar, thyme, rosemary and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until blended., In a large bowl, combine oil mixture, bread crumbs and salt. Crumble beef and lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve burgers on pita breads with tomato mixture.

GREEK BURGER WITH ARUGULA AND FETA

Steps:

• Cut 1/4 (triangular shaped) from each pita. Chop the cut out pieces, transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with milk. Let soak 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze excess milk.
• Puree soaked bread, onion, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice in a food processor. Transfer back to bowl and mix in lamb. Season with salt and pepper then form 4 patties.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add patties. Cook until medium, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Whisk yogurt, mint, garlic, mustard and honey in a small bowl. Stir in cucumber and season with salt and pepper.
• Warm pitas in toaster oven, oven, or microwave if desired. Open each pita and stuff with burger, arugula, and red onion. Add tomato, kalamata olives, and cucumber if desired. Serve with dressing and feta.

GREEK BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and minced garlic. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Mix together lamb, breadcrumbs, fennel, shallot, oregano, and salt. Form into 3/4-inch-thick patties, and sprinkle black pepper over each.
• Brush grate with olive oil, and place burgers on grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once, or until done. Serve on buns with garlic mayonnaise.

GREEK BURGER WITH ARUGULA, TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Puree bulgar, onion, garlic, herbs and lemon juice in a processor. Transfer puree to a bowl. Add lamb, season with s&p and combine. Form into 4 patties. Wrap pits in foil and heat until warm. Heat oil in non-stick skillet until hot. Cook burger to medium, 2-3 minutes each side. Whisk yogurt, mint, garlic, mustard and honey in a bowl. Stir in cucumber and season with s&p. Open pita and stuff with dressing, burgers, tomatoes and red onion. Sprinkle with feta.