Feta Mint Tomato Basil Burgers Food

GREEK FETA TURKEY BURGERS

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These Greek Turkey Burgers with Feta are so juicy, delicious, and easy to make. They come together in under 30 minutes and are also prep-ahead and freezer-friendly! I like to serve them with homemade tzatziki sauce for extra amazing flavor!

Provided by Tania

Categories Burgers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey ((85% lean, 15% fat))
¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons very finely diced red onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil for pan
4 burger buns of your choice (I like sesame or brioche buns)
Tzatziki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Crumbled feta cheese
Tomato slices
Cucumbers slices
Onion slices
Lettuce

Steps:

Make the the tzatziki sauce per the recipe link instructions. You can make this 1-2 days in advance, if desired. You can also use store-bought tzatziki. Set aside.
Make the turkey mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, parsley, dill, dried oregano, diced red onions, minced garlic, crumbled feta, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until evenly combined, but do NOT overmix. Note: overmixed meat will result in dry and tough patties.
Form the turkey burger patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and form ½ inch patties with an indentation in the middle. Make them a bit wider than the buns (about ⅓ or ½ inch larger or so) - this is because burgers tend to shrink while cooking. Tip: an indentation in the center to prevent them from puffing up as they cook. This will also prevent them from shrinking.
In a large skillet, heat a few drizzles of olive oil over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Tip: Don't press down the burgers with a spatula as they cook - this will remove all the moisture.
Build the burgers on the buns along with the toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy! I like to build them in this order: bottom burger bun, lettuce, turkey burger patty, tzatziki, crumbled feta, tomato slices, cucumber slices, onion slices, more tzatziki, top burger bun.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 burger, Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 850 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

FETA BURGERS

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A Greek-inspired twist on burgers. Great with cole slaw or a kale salad. I devised this recipe when I had a bunch of mint, parsley, and feta cheese on hand.

Provided by Maria

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Mix ground beef, feta cheese, minced onion, red bell pepper, mint, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until evenly mixed; shape into 6 patties.
Cook the burgers until they are beginning to firm, and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g