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