Greek Bifteki Burger
Ingredients
For the biftekia-burgers:
2 lbs grass-fed ground beef
2 onions, grated
1⅔ cup ripe tomatoes, grated
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg (optional)
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
For the potatoes:
5-6 potatoes
1½ tsp ground mustard
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 lemons, juiced
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup water
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
1️⃣ Start with the potatoes:
Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F.
Peel and cut potatoes into wedges or thick slices.
Place in a baking pan, add olive oil, oregano, mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper.
Mix well, add 1 cup of water, cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour.
2️⃣ Prepare the biftekia:
In a bowl, combine ground beef, olive oil, oregano, parsley, vinegar, sea salt, and pepper.
Grate onions and tomatoes into the mixture.
Mix well, adding breadcrumbs as needed.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Form 10-12 biftekia burgers.
3️⃣ Bake:
Remove potatoes from oven, place biftekia on top, and bake for 30 minutes.
Check for doneness, then remove biftekia to rest under foil.
Increase oven to 220°C/425°F, roast potatoes for 10 more minutes.
4️⃣ Serve:
