Greek Biftekia

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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Greek Biftekia - Herbed Beef Patties