Greek Burger with Feta and Tzatziki

5 from 43 votes

Greek Burger with Feta and Tzatziki

Mixing feta into these burgers means you can use lean ground beef without sacrificing flavor or substance. The tangy yogurt and cucumber sauce is a refreshing alternative to other traditional toppings. Be sure to have plenty extra on hand, because your guests might really want to pile it on! The burgers can be cooked on a grill or in a pan on the stovetop.

Course Healthy Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Cuisine Greek

Keyword Feta cheese burger, Homemade burger, Homemade burgers with feta cheese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Additional Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 375kcal

Author Lauren Keating

Ingredients

1 pound 93% lean ground beef
2 ounces feta crumbled
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons diced red onion
2 cloves garlic grated and divided
½ teaspoon black pepper
6 ounce fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 cucumber
2 Tablespoons fresh dill
Salt to taste
4 hamburger buns
Sliced red onion and lettuce for serving

Instructions

To make the burgers: combine the beef, feta, oregano, red onion, half of the grated garlic, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to gently combine the ingredients.
Form the beef mixture into four patties that are the same diameter as your rolls — the patties should be slightly thicker at the edges with a slight indentation in the middle. Let the burgers rest while you prepare the tzatziki.
To prepare the tzatziki: Peel your cucumber and grate it using the coarse side of a box grater (alternately, you can shred it using a vegetable peeler). In a small dish, combine the yogurt, cucumber, remaining garlic, and dill. Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Grill the burgers over a medium flame for approximately 5 minutes on each side (you can also cook them on the stovetop in a pan set over medium heat) or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Serve with rolls, lettuce, sliced red onion, and tzatziki.

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