Greek Biftekia – Juicy Homemade Greek Burgers

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Low-fat feta reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oat flour is gluten-free, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

Grate an onion into a large bowl.

Grate a tomato and add it to the bowl.

Add ground beef to the bowl.

Crack in 1 egg.

Add some breadcrumbs.

Sprinkle in Greek dried oregano.

Add ground cumin.

Pour in Greek olive oil.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Grate a few cloves of fresh garlic and add them to the mixture.

Use your hands to mix all the ingredients well.

Cover the mixture and place it in the fridge for a few hours.

Use a quarter cup measuring cup to scoop out portions of the mixture.

Shape the portions into oval shapes using the palms of your hands.

Plate the shaped biftekia.

Heat some olive oil in a fry pan over medium-high heat.

Place the shaped biftekia gently into the fry pan.

Turn the heat down to medium and cook for about five minutes.

Turn the biftekia over and cook for another five minutes.

Plate the cooked biftekia and drizzle with ladolemono.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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