This Greek Burger is a mouthwatering treat that you have to ry! The feta cheese, taziki and olives are a perfect medley of flavors that will leave your tastebuds begging for more.
If there’s one place I haven’t visited, but would love to one day – it’s Greece! I’ve fallen in love with some of their basic ingredients, which include Greek olives and tzatziki. Both just have delicious flavor.
Have you had tzatziki before? It’s a dip/spread made from Greek yogurt, cucumber and garlic. It’s incredibly flavorful and has such versatility. It can be used as a spread or dip and can be paired with pita wedges, french fries and so much more! Your taste buds will thank you.
A few summers ago, my parents gave the hubs a Bobby Flay cookbook: Bobby Flay’s Burger, Fries and Shakes. I highly recommend this cookbook if you’re a burger and fry kinda family. My husband could eat Five Guys every night of the week {giggle}.
Anywho, we stumbled upon this Greek Burger recipe and it melted in our mouths. It’s a summer staple now. Today I thought I’d share my modified version with all of you. Prepare to get a wee-bit hungry. Enjoy!
Greek Burger
Ingredients
- Tzatziki dip or sauce
- Salt and ground pepper
- 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- Fresh oregano for garnish optional
- 3-1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese plus sliced feta cheese for additional garnish (optional)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/2 ripe tomato chopped
Instructions
For the Olive Paste
- Combine the olives, oregano and olive oil in a food processor.
- Process until smooth.
- The paste can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
For preparing the burger
- Heat the grill to high.
- Divide the meat into 4 equal portions.
- Form each into a 3/4" patty and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb.
- Brush the burgers with oil.
- Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
- Cook the burgers for 5 minutes on each side.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and cover with aluminum foil during the last minute of cooking.
For assembling the Greek Burger
- Place burgers on bun bottoms.
- Spoon on tzatziki sauce and olive paste over each burger.
- Top with chopped tomoato, sliced feta (optional) and oregano.
- Cover with bun top and serve.
Notes
Tell me that doesn’t wet your taste buds! It’s easy, delicious and gives you taste of something perfectly Greek. Do you have a favorite burger recipe? I’d love to know what it is.
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^^ Enjoy in Greek! ^^
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Jennifer@ Blissfully Ever After says
Kelli,
This looks delicious! I’m featuring you this week over at our “Inspire Me Please” blog party. Thanks for linking up girl!!
xo, Jennifer
cynthia @ A Button Tufted Life... says
I believe that may be the most mouth watering burger photo and recipe I have EVER seen! Pinning… and making a grocery list!
kristin says
This looks so good! I was going to make turkey burgers tonight, I’m going to try this recipe!
Thanks
xo
Kristin