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Greek Beef Burger with Tzatziki Sauce

4.89 from 18 votes
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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 Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:4 servings

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

Nutrition

Calories: 419 kcal, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 20 g, Saturated Fat: 8 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 84 mg, Sodium: 1541 mg, Potassium: 494 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 40 IU, Vitamin C: 3 mg, Calcium: 156 mg, Iron: 4 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Author: Tiffany