Greek Burger Patties

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This Greek Burger Patty is full of flavor from the fresh herbs and the perfect summer recipe for your next BBQ.

This Greek Burger Patty is exactly what you need this summer for the perfect BBQ. This recipe is inspired by Keftedesa 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.

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❤️ 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

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.
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.
Serve with lots of fresh herbs like mint and a squeeze of lemon juice.

🪄 Tips and Tricks

🗒 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

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👝 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.

🤔 Common Questions

Is tzatziki sauce good on burgers?

Absolutely! You can use it in place of mayonnaise. You can also go all out and make a Greek-themed burger with cucumbers, feta, tomatoes, and red onion.

How do you know when a burger is cooked?

Your burger is cooked when it’s no longer pink or it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

Traditional Greek Burger Patty

This Greek Burger Patty is full of flavor from the fresh herbs and the perfect summer recipe for your next BBQ.

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 12 burger patties

Calories 123 kcal

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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.
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.
Serve with lots of fresh herbs like mint and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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