Best Bifteki Burger Sandwich Recipes

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BIFTEKIA



Biftekia image

Made from ground meat marinated with aromatic herbs, biftekia are the Greek version of hamburgers, and one of the most traditional dishes in Greek cuisine.

Provided by Sarah-Eden Dadoun

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 oz. ground beef
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon dried mint (, reduced to powder)
1 onion (, chopped)
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, kneading the mixture with the hands for 5 minutes.
  • Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Divide the meat into 8 portions and roll them up.
  • Flatten each meatball to form the biftekia, a kind of small hamburger.
  • Cook the biftekia on each side in a lightly oiled grill or cast iron pan over medium to high heat.
  • Serve with a green salad and fries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 69 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK BIFTEKI



Greek Bifteki image

A great barbecue dish, and a nice alternative to steaks. Really quick to prepare! You can also fry them in a pan. ENJOY!

Provided by Marlies Monika

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ⅓ pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for indirect heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, yogurt, thyme, and salt and pepper. Form meat into 8 patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
  • Cut the cheese into 4 slices. Place one cheese slice between two patties, and seal the edges. Repeat with remaining beef patties and cheese slices. Set bifteki aside.
  • Brush grate with oil, and arrange bifteki on hot grate. Cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat is cooked through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 117.3 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 406.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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