GREEK CHEESE BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI

Greek Cheese Burgers with Tzatziki image

Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 16

TZATZIKI:
- make this 2 hours before you want to use it. can be made the day before:
3 cup(s) greek yogurt
2 medium seeded cucumbers,peeled and sliced(can use seedless cukes)
3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 clove(s) garlic
1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon(s) kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
CHEESE BURGERS:
1 pound(s) lean ground beef
1/3 cup(s) athenos feta cheese or your favorite brand
1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano
2 clove(s) minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1 large egg

Steps:

Tzatziki: Salt cucumber slices with the kosher salt in a bowl;stir to coat all. Set aside for 30 minutes. Rinse lightly and drain. Place cucumbers on paper towel to draw out more water. Wipe dry before using. Now in a food processor, add cucumbers, lemon juice, garlic,dill and pepper. Pulse to finely chop, stir into yogurt. Set aside for 2 hours. THIS RESTING TIME IS VERY IMPORTANT- check for salt and re-season if necessary, before serving. --- Cheese Burgers: Heat the grill or a skillet to medium-high. Mix ground beef and remaining ingredients; mixing well to combine. Shape into 4 patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on one side and flip and cook 3-4 minutes on other or until desired degree of doneness you like. Serve on a bun with the cucumber relish or serve the relish on the side- I like it in the bun with the burger.