Greek Burger

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!

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Greek Burger

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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

Adapted from Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries, and Shakes

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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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