These Greek-style beef burgers bring Mediterranean flair to your dinner table in just 40 minutes. Juicy, flavor-packed patties combine classic Greek seasonings for a delicious twist on traditional burgers.
Perfect for both casual family dinners and outdoor gatherings, these baked beauties yield four generous portions. Each bite delivers authentic Greek cuisine right to your kitchen, making weeknight meals feel like a seaside taverna experience.
Ingredients for Classic Greek Burgers
- Lean Minced Beef: 500g of high-quality meat for the perfect texture
- Fresh Vegetables: 1 ripe tomato and 1 small red onion for authentic flavor
- Binding Elements: 1 egg and 2/3 cup breadcrumbs for perfect patty formation
- Aromatics: 1 minced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon oregano for Mediterranean taste
- Seasonings: 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper for balanced flavor
- Olive Oil: 1/4 cup for authentic Greek touch and moisture
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Grate tomato, onion, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Combine with oregano, seasonings, oil, and egg.
- Mix the Patties: Add beef and breadcrumbs, mixing thoroughly with hands until well combined. Add extra breadcrumbs if needed for firmness.
- Resting Time: Let mixture rest in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes while preheating oven to 200°C.
- Shape and Sear: Form round patties and quickly sear in hot oil for 1 minute per side to seal in flavors.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer to baking tray and cook for 20 minutes in preheated oven.
- Final Touch: Allow burgers to rest for 5 minutes before serving with rice, chips, or fresh salad.
Cooking Techniques
These Greek-style burgers use a clever two-step cooking method that gives you amazingly juicy results! First, a quick pan-fry creates a tasty golden crust, then baking helps cook them perfectly all the way through.
The secret to extra-tender burgers is letting them rest twice – once after mixing and again after cooking. This gives you patties that are nice and moist inside.
Make It Your Own
Want to switch things up? Try using half pork and half beef for extra flavor, or add some crumbled feta cheese to the mix for a more traditional Greek touch. If you’re keeping things light, ground turkey works great too!
No breadcrumbs? Regular bread soaked in milk makes a perfect swap. For a gluten-free version, use crushed rice crackers or gluten-free breadcrumbs instead.
Serving Ideas
While these tasty patties are wonderful with the suggested rice or salad, you can also go full Greek-style! Try serving them with warm pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a simple Greek salad on the side.
They’re also amazing in burger buns with sliced tomatoes, red onions, and a dollop of hummus. For a low-carb meal, wrap them in lettuce leaves with cucumber and mint.
Storage Tips
Made too many? These burgers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container. You can also freeze them both cooked or uncooked!
If freezing uncooked patties, put wax paper between them so they don’t stick together. They’ll stay good for about 3 months.
When you’re ready to eat, thaw them overnight in the fridge. Warm cooked burgers in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
Greek Style Beef Burgers
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking tray
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 500 g lean minced beef (18 ounces)
- 1 tomato
- 1 egg
- 1 small red onion
- 1 garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Grate the onion, garlic and tomato in a mixing bowl. Add the oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, egg and mix using a whisk.
- Add the minced beef and breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky add some more breadcrumbs till the mix is solid. Pre-heat the oven to 200C. Leave the mixture in the fridge to rest for 10-15 minutes, while the oven is heating to temperature.
- Knead the mixture in flat round hamburgers. Pre-heat some olive oil or rapeseed oil (for crispier results) in a pan and shallow fry for 1 minute on each side to lock in the flavours.
- Place the burgers on a large baking tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Once ready, remove tray from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve with some basmati rice, chips or leafy salad. Enjoy!