Greek Smash Burgers

Name: Greek Smash Burgers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound of ground meat of your choice; ½ medium red onion chopped or minced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced or grated; 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon paprika; Pita Bread; Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, za'atar; ¾ cups Greek yogurt; ½ cucumber; 1 clove of garlic, grated; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill; 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon Kosterina Spicy Red Pepper EVOO; 1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste

By Jenna Piemonte

By Jenna Piemonte

Greek Smash Burgers

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes

About this recipe:

A burger and taco in one? These viral smash burgers are all over the internet for a good reason. Perfect for grilling season and suitable for all tastebuds. We love that you can use any burger toppings (for us - we had to go Greek!) and how quickly this meal comes together. A delicious combination the entire family will love.

Spicy Red Pepper Olive Oil

$24.95

Ingredients

For the Burger:

1 pound of ground meat of your choice
½ medium red onion chopped or minced
3 cloves of garlic, minced or grated
2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
Pita Bread
Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, za'atar

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

¾ cups Greek yogurt
½ cucumber
1 clove of garlic, grated
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons fresh dill
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon Kosterina Spicy Red Pepper EVOO
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste

Directions

For the Burger:

Combine the ground meat, onion, garlic, mint, and seasonings until fully combined then roll into 4 balls
Heat a flat top grill or cast iron pan over medium-high heat
Place the meat balls onto the heated surface
Immediately, using a heavy pan or stiff spatula, smash the pita down on top of the burger until it's as flat as you would like
Close grill (if applicable) and cook for 3-4 minutes until the meat is crispy and cooked through.
Flip over for about 1 minute then serve with toppings

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

Grate cucumber on a large-holed box grater
Wring out or press out any excess liquid from cucumber
In a medium bowl, combine grated cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, min, garlic, Kosterina Spicy Red Pepper EVOO, and salt
Refrigerate for up to 3 days, covered