Greek-Style Beef & Spinach Burgers
Greek-Style Beef & Spinach Burgers with Greek Yogurt, Feta, Dill Sauce
A unique twist on an American classic – this burger is flavored with Mediterranean herbs and spices like basil, oregano, and marjoram. Adding frozen spinach boosts the nutritional value of this burger without altering the flavor. On the side, a tangy Greek yogurt, feta, and dill sauce adds a fresh, salty spread that is infinitely healthier than mayonnaise. Nestle this little burger into a mini whole wheat pita pocket and top with spread, some cucumber and tomato for a satisfying lunch that is easy to meal prep, full of protein, and satiating.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 553kcal
Equipment
- Stove
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 90/10, you can also use ground lamb
- 1 2 tsp kosher salt
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach package in freezer section
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning or Greek seasoning
- 4 whole wheat pita breads, mini
- 1 TBSP olive oil
Greek Yogurt, Feta, Dill Sauce
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 cup greek yogurt plain
- 1 TBSP fresh dill weed
- lemon juice optional
Optional Toppings
- tomato optional
- cucumber optional
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, frozen spinach (thawed and strained to remove as much additional liquid as possible), salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
- Portion out ground beef mixture into roughly 4 burger patties.
- Add your burger patties to a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook for roughly 10 minutes or until cooked to an internal temperature of 160℉.
- Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, add your Greek yogurt, feta cheese, dill, and optional lemon juice.
- Once your burger patties are cooked, cut a small hole in the top of a mini pita pocket and stuff your burger inside. Smear the Greek yogurt sauce over top of the burger and serve with some optional veggies such as cucumber and tomato. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 588mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g
