Greek Beef Burger with Tzatziki Sauce

up close view of hamburger layers and toppings

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Greek Beef Burger with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Beef Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce — the most perfect burger for your Memorial Day cookout! Lean ground beef flavored with tangy feta, garlic, and Italian herbs, grilled to perfection and then topped with mouth-watering tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, onion, tomato, and more!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: servings

Author: Tiffany Azure

Ingredients

burger patties

1 pound lean Ground Beef
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Italian dried herb blend or Herbs de Provence, see note for DIY
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

tzatziki sauce

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

toppings

½ cucumber shaved into ribbons
1 tomato thinly sliced
½ red onion thinly sliced
fresh spinach and arugula
4 ciabatta burger buns toasted if desired

Instructions

Stir together all ingredients for the tzatziki. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Prepare the burger patties by combining all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix by hand then divide into four equal sections, roll each into a ball then press into a 5-inch round patty.
Preheat your grill to medium. Place patties on the grill a few inches apart to ensure even cooking. Cook for 5-6 minutes, then use a metal spatula to flip and cook another 5-6 minutes on the other side until desired doneness is achieved. Allow to rest on a plate (covered) for 5 minutes before assembling burgers.
Assemble the burger patties on the ciabatta buns, top with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, fresh spinach and arugula, and cucumber ribbons. Serve immediately.

Notes

Homemade herb blend - stir together 1/2 teaspoon each: dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley

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