Name: Greek Hamburgers (Bifteki)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium red onion, grated (3/4 cup grated); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (from 2 slices white sandwich bread)*; 1/3 cup whole milk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 pounds 90% lean ground beef; Lemon wedges

Greek Hamburgers (Bifteki)

These Greek hamburgers, or bifteki, are very tasty, juicy with good flavor from mint and lemon juice, and they are easy to make. Serve them with Greek-style potatoes and an easy Greek salad.

45 min total 25 min prep 20 min cook 6 511 cal

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender and starting to brown, 3 minutes.
2 Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove from skillet and let cool for 5 minutes.
3 Combine bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl. Add eggs, parsley, vinegar, salt, oregano, mint, and pepper; stir to combine.
4 Add cooled onion mixture and ground beef. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
5 Shape into 12 (3/4-inch-thick) patties and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
6 Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 20 minutes.
7 Serve warm with lemon wedges and Greek style potatoes or an easy Greek salad.