Recipe of the day: Beef Burger with Whipped Feta and Greek Yogurt Sauce

Nestled within a soft, toasted bun, it is elevated by a rich and creamy whipped feta that adds a tangy depth to each bite. Complementing this savory sensation is a luscious Greek yogurt sauce, infused with herbs and spices, which brings a refreshing and zesty finish.

Each burger is garnished with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and a hint of red onion, balancing flavors and textures flawlessly. Whether enjoyed at a backyard barbecue or a casual dinner, this burger promises a deliciously satisfying experience that will leave you craving for more.

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Ingredients  

• 500g beef mince
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt + extra
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) black pepper + extra
• 2 rounds of Feta cheese
• ¼ cup (60ml) double cream plain yoghurt
• 3 Tbsp (45ml) olive oil
• A squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions 

• In a large mixing bowl, add the beef mince, along with ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt and ½ tsp (2.5ml) black pepper. Mix well and divide the mince into 8 small balls. Flatten each mince ball into thin burger patties.

• Heat a large, oiled griddle pan over high heat and fry the burger patties in batches, flipping after 2-3 minutes or until cooked to your liking.

• While the patties cook, add the Feta cheese to the bowl of a food processor, followed by the yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice and season with a small pinch of salt (not too much as the Feta cheese is salty) and pepper. Mix until the sauce is smooth.

• Place the bottom half of a burger bun onto a plate, smooth with some whipped Feta sauce, some rocket, add a burger patty, followed by a second patty, some more rocket, cucumber ribbons and red onion.

• Smear some more whipped Feta sauce onto the top half of the bun and add to the burger. 

Recipe supplied by: www.rediscoverdairy.co.za/

Beef Burger with Whipped Feta and Greek Yogurt Sauce

• Author: rediscoverdairy
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Category: Lunch, Dinner
• Method: Frying
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 500g beef mince
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt + extra
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) black pepper + extra
• 2 rounds of Feta cheese
• ¼ cup (60ml) double cream plain yoghurt
• 3 Tbsp (45ml) olive oil
• A squeeze of lemon juic

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the beef mince, along with ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt and ½ tsp (2.5ml) black pepper. Mix well and divide the mince into 8 small balls. Flatten each mince ball into thin burger patties.
2. Heat a large, oiled griddle pan over high heat and fry the burger patties in batches, flipping after 2-3 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
3. While the patties cook, add the Feta cheese to the bowl of a food processor, followed by the yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice and season with a small pinch of salt (not too much as the Feta cheese is salty) and pepper. Mix until the sauce is smooth.
4. Place the bottom half of a burger bun onto a plate, smooth with some whipped Feta sauce, some rocket, add a burger patty, followed by a second patty, some more rocket, cucumber ribbons and red onion.
5. Smear some more whipped Feta sauce onto the top half of the bun and add to the burger.