Greek Biftekia - Herbed Beef Patties
Discover the delightful flavors of Greece with these succulent Biftekia, a traditional Greek burger enriched with the natural sweetness of grated red onion and the bold, herby essence of fresh mint and parsley. This recipe blends simplicity with freshness, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean straight to your kitchen.
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Ingredients
🧅 1 red onion grated
🌿 30g fresh parsley chopped
🌿 30g fresh mint chopped
🥚 1 medium egg
🍞 100g breadcrumbs
🥩 500g beef mince 20% fat
🌿 1 teaspoon dried oregano
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🧂 1/2 teaspoon pepper
🫒 3 tablespoons Olive oil for shallow frying
Instructions
1- Prepare the Onion and Herbs:
- Grate the red onion using a handheld box grater.
- Transfer the grated onion into a large stainless steel mixing bowl.
2- Chop and Mix:
- Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint.
- Add them to the bowl with the onion.
3- Combine Ingredients:
- Break the egg into the bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs, beef mince, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
4- Shape the Patties:
- Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a flat burger, smoothing the edges with the palm of your hand.
5- Prepare for Frying:
- Heat a Tefal non-stick frying pan over high heat.
- Add enough olive oil to cover the base for shallow frying.
6- Test Oil Temperature:
- Insert a wooden spoon into the oil.
- If it bubbles around the spoon, it's ready for frying.
7- Cook the Burgers:
- Carefully place the shaped burgers into the hot oil, in batches if necessary.
- Fry them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they achieve a crispy, golden-brown texture.
8- Drain Excess Oil:
- Remove the cooked burgers from the pan.
- Place them on a white ceramic plate lined with kitchen roll to drain any excess oil.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 minutes per batch
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10 patties
Calories: 125
Protein: 9g
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0.5g
Equipment:
- Handheld box grater
- Wooden cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Stainless steel mixing bowl
- Tefal non-stick frying pan
- Black plastic/silicone slotted spatula
- White ceramic plate
- Kitchen roll (paper towels)
- Wooden spoon
Cooking Tips
- Grating the red onion adds natural sweetness that enhances the burgers.
- For a refined shape, smooth the edges of the patties with them in your palm.
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature by checking with a wooden spoon.
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