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Biftekia Gemista (Feta Stuffed Burgers)

[heart_this] · Jul 2, 2010 · 13 Comments

Biftekia Gemista (Feta Stuffed Burgers)

When I was thinking about food for the long weekend the first thing that came to mind was burgers. I had been wanting to try these biftekia gemista or Greek feta stuffed burgers for a while and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. Biftekia yemista are essentially just beef patties seasoned with Greek flavours and stuffed with a big slab of feta. You really can’t go wrong with a huge piece of feta wrapped in tasty meat! These burgers are a breeze to make and they are nice and moist and juicy and really tasty even without the feta but the feta stuffing makes them great! You could easily serve these burgers in a bun but this time I served them just as patties along with a plate of feta fries and a side of a roasted cubanelle pepper and feta salad making for one tasty meal.

Biftekia Gemista (Feta Stuffed Burgers)

Biftekia Gemista (Feta Stuffed Burgers)

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion (grated)
  • 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tespoon lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 pound feta
directions
  1. Mix the beef, onion,garlic, oregano, paprika, parsley, lemon zest, egg, oil and bread crumbs in a large bowl.
  2. Grab 1/4 of the mixture, form a ball, flatten it to about 1/4 inch thick, place a slab of feta on one side, fold over to cover and seal the sides.
  3. Grill, broil or pan fry until cooked, about 5 minutes per side.
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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    July 2, 2010 at 10:16 am

    First of all, I love all the seasoning you put in these! Definitely a tasty burger. Second of all, that is one whopping hunk of feta! Gotta love it.

    Reply
  2. Pam says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Perfect timing Kevin! I was literally searching for a Greek burger yesterday, and couldn't find one I wanted to try!

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:39 am

    Very cool. Such a nice surprise when you cut into the burger!

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  4. bellini valli says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:41 am

    I just love these Kevin. Since I just had a chicken burger my vote is for the bunless biftekia this time around. So delish:D

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  5. Dani Spies says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    I absolutely adore your creativity in the kitchen Kevin!! I have so many recipes bookmarked from you!! Can;t wait to try this one!

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  6. Meals by Misty says

    July 2, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    You have mad cooking skills! I can't tell you how many times I come to your blog first, when looking for a recipe. These burgers don't disappoint!

    Reply
  7. Jennifurla says

    July 2, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    these will be our July 4th burgers!

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  8. RamblingTart says

    July 2, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    Oh mercy, how splendid these are!! I was just looking at the burger in my freezer this morning wondering what to do with it. Ohhhh boy, now I know!!! Great job, Kevin! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Dana says

    July 3, 2010 at 2:22 am

    Mmm, my mouth is watering over these burgers! Not only is there a slab of feta cheese, but the seasonings sound so good, and the picture looks great too. It's too early for a midnight snack right now though…

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  10. Sam says

    July 3, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog. You mentioned the roasted pepper sandwich,,, but then I found this little jewel here! Have to say it looks scrumptious! I'm loving a lot of the things on this blog. Very nice indeed. I'm a follower now. You have great taste and I LOVE THAT! Keri a.k.a. Sam from sandwich 365

    Reply
  11. Create. Snap. Eat. says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:53 am

    Feta fries — brilliant idea! And the burgers look amazing.

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  12. Pamela says

    August 24, 2010 at 2:13 am

    Stuffed burgers have to be the best. I'm always looking for some good recipes I will try this one which sounds good. While searching for stuffed greek burgers I came across a stuffed burger maker called the burger pocket press looks neat.

    Reply
  13. turlte66 says

    December 29, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    Kevin, U DA' Man!

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