Loaded Greek Burgers

Instead of plain burgers at your next summer cookout, try this Greek burger recipe with fresh herbs, spinach, roasted red peppers, and a tangy feta spread.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 634 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 4 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
• 1 sprig fresh mint, chopped
• 8 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• 3 sprigs fresh mint, coarsely chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
• 0.25 cup chopped onion
• 0.25 cup bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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

Step 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.

Step 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).

Step 9

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