Best Greek Pork Burgers

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Tasty Best Greek Pork Burgers Recipe For A Quick Lunch Idea
in Burgers

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

23 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground pork
1 egg , slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup greek vinaigrette dressing ( for more robust flavor use 1/2 cup add ' l dressing no milk )
fresh coarse cracked pepper
3/4 - 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup sliced black olives , chopped once ( coarse )
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
buns or pita bread
greek mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup greek vinaigrette dressing

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
422
Sugar
2g
Fat
27g
Greek Pork Burgers are a new addition to the menu of food lovers. These burgers are made with ground pork meat, mixed with moist bread crumbs and spices. Greek vinaigrette dressing adds to the flavor of the burger. The combination of Feta cheese and black olives increases the healthiness quotient of the burger. The burgers are then grilled until cooked, and served with greek mayonnaise in buns or pita breads. This burger has a unique taste that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Instructions

1.Preheat the grill over medium heat.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, egg, milk, greek vinaigrette dressing, and fresh coarse-cracked pepper. Mix well using your hands or a wooden spoon.
3.Gradually add breadcrumbs while mixing the mixture to form a thick mixture. Add more breadcrumbs gradually until it can hold its shape but still remains moist.
4.Fold in the chopped black olives and crumbled feta cheese.
5.Form the mixture into 6-8 equal-sized patties.
6.Brush the grill grates with oil and grill the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the desired doneness.
7.Remove the patties from the grill and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes.
8.Mix greek mayonnaise and Greek vinaigrette dressing in a separate mixing bowl.
9.Cut the buns or pita bread in half and toast them on the grill until slightly crispy.
10.Spread the greek mayonnaise mixture on one side of the bread and place the cooked burger patties on top of the sauced bread. Top with lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Add the other bread half and serve.

PROS

The preparation time of this recipe is very low, making it great for a quick lunch idea.
The unique combination of feta cheese and black olives gives an unusual but delicious taste to the patties.

CONS

Since pork is high in fat, it must be consumed in moderation.
These burgers can be quite greasy due to the high-fat content of the pork.
The burger is not suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein and iron. It is also rich in protein and vitamin B12, making it good for energy production in the body. Adding Greek vinaigrette dressing in the burger increases salad vegetable consumption and makes the food healthier. The black olives are rich in iron and vitamin E, while the feta cheese is high in calcium and vitamin D which are essential for bone health.

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