Traditional Greek Burger Patty

This Greek Burger Patty is exactly what you need this summer for the perfect BBQ. This recipe is inspired by Keftedes, a traditional Greek meatball and is made with a few simple ingredients and fresh mint and parsley. I love these burger patties because they’re so easy to make and really flavorful. You can also do so much with them – eat it on its own, jazz it up like a typical burger with your fav toppings, or make into sliders to serve as an appetizer.

Why You’ll Love This Greek Burger Patty

• Quick: Prep this Greek Burger Patty recipe in only 10-minutes and have a tasty, delicious burger patty ready in 30 minutes flat
• Flavorful: What I love about Keftedes and this Greek Burger is the flavor profile. The fresh herbs pop and really add depth to a typical burger patty
• Versatile: You can eat these on their own, add it to a bun with your fav toppings, or make sliders for an appy

Ingredients

Beef – For this recipe I used ground beef. However, you can totally use your fav ground protein to make these. Whether it’s a plant-based substitute, ground turkey, chicken, or lamb.

Herbs – The key to this Greek Burger Patty is the fresh herbs. You need fresh herbs to really make these pop! Do not substitute for dried herbs. The mint and parsley make these SOOO good.

How to Make Greek Burger Patties

1. Prepare the burgers (biftekia): In a mixing bowl combine the ground beef, grated onion, pressed garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, olive oil, parsley, mint, salt and pepper. Mix together to fully combine. Divide the mixture into 12 portions and use your hands to form into burger-sized patties.
2. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil or avocado oil, cook 3-4 burgers at a time, cooking 3-5 minutes per side until cooked through to your desired temperature.
3. Serve with lots of fresh herbs like mint and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Tips and Tricks

• Serve these burger patties as is or with our Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe, Greek Potatoes and/or Simple Homemade Greek Salad
• Take it to another level and make it a huge greek burger with tomatoes, red onion, lettuce and our Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Variations

There are so many ways to make these burger patties your own. Here is some inspiration:

• Greek Burger: Toast burger buns and add a patty to it with some tzatziki, grilled halloumi, tomatoes, and red onion
• Appetizer: You can serve this as an appetizer by cutting up the patties on a platter with a toothpick in each for easy enjoyment. Add tzatziki on the side for dipping
• Sliders: Make your patties little and into sliders for a cute, appetizer at your next BBQ or potluck
• Bowls: Add these patties on top of a bowl for a delicious, well-rounded meal. They’d be great in these Greek Bowls

Best served with

• Greek Tzatziki Sauce
• Spicy Greek Feta Dip
• Whipped Feta & Creamy Orzo

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also make the patties ahead and cook when ready to BBQ.

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