Bifteki (Stuffed Greek Burgers)

Name: Bifteki (Stuffed Greek Burgers)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20); 1/2 yellow onion, grated; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried Greek oregano; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Juicy Greek-style beef patties seasoned with garlic, oregano, and onion, stuffed with a pocket of feta cheese and grilled until charred and melty. Serve with pita and tzatziki for a complete meal.

39 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

GreekDinnerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1/2 yellow onion, grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried Greek oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs ground beef (80/20), 1/2 grated yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried Greek oregano, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
2

Divide the meat mixture into equal portions. Flatten each portion into a thin oval patty. Place a portion of 4 oz crumbled feta cheese in the center of half the patties. Top each with a second patty and pinch the edges firmly to seal, shaping into oval burgers about 1 inch thick.
3

Brush both sides of each bifteki with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F / 220°C). Grill the bifteki for 6 to 7 minutes per side, without moving them, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and clear grill marks appear.
5

Transfer to a plate and rest for 3 minutes. Serve with warm pita, tzatziki, sliced tomatoes, and red onion.

Questions

Can I make Bifteki (Stuffed Greek Burgers) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Bifteki (Stuffed Greek Burgers) keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Bifteki (Stuffed Greek Burgers)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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