Spicy Beef Feta Burgers
Spicy Beef Feta Burgers
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef, 85/15
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 4 jalapeños, diced with seeds
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta, to 1/2 cup
- to taste salt, heavy on the salt
- to taste pepper, heavy on the pepper
- to taste sumac
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 tablespoon butter, as needed, for cooking
- 4 buns, toasted
- 1 cup yogurt sauce, with shallots and jalapeños mixed in
- 1 tomatoes, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely diced shallot, and diced jalapeños (including the seeds for extra spice).
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the crumbled feta to the bowl. Season generously with salt, pepper, and sumac to taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Wearing gloves, gently mix all the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the burgers tough.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties. Press a small indent in the center of each patty; this helps prevent the burgers from bulging in the middle during cooking.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Heat a grill or a large skillet over medium heat. Add a bit of butter to the cooking surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Once the butter is melted and shimmering, place the patties on the grill or in the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Remove the cooked patties from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful burger.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of the prepared yogurt sauce (with shallots and jalapeños mixed in) on the toasted buns.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Place a cooked beef patty on the bottom half of each bun, then top with a few slices of fresh tomato.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy beef feta burgers!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Beef Feta Burgers
For the Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef, 85/15
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 4 jalapeños, diced with seeds
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta, to 1/2 cup
- to taste salt, heavy on the salt
- to taste pepper, heavy on the pepper
- to taste sumac
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 tablespoon butter, as needed, for cooking
- 4 buns, toasted
- 1 cup yogurt sauce, with shallots and jalapeños mixed in
- 1 tomatoes, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, finely diced shallot, and diced jalapeños (including the seeds for extra spice).
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the crumbled feta to the bowl. Season generously with salt, pepper, and sumac to taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Wearing gloves, gently mix all the ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the burgers tough.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties. Press a small indent in the center of each patty; this helps prevent the burgers from bulging in the middle during cooking.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Heat a grill or a large skillet over medium heat. Add a bit of butter to the cooking surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Once the butter is melted and shimmering, place the patties on the grill or in the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Remove the cooked patties from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful burger.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of the prepared yogurt sauce (with shallots and jalapeños mixed in) on the toasted buns.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Place a cooked beef patty on the bottom half of each bun, then top with a few slices of fresh tomato.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy beef feta burgers!