Cook The Book: Tarpon Springs Greek Burgers Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: Tarpon Springs Greek Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Greek olive oil; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 garlic clove, minced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 Kirby cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped; 8 to 10 Greek black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 2 scallions (part of green tops included), finely chopped; 1 1/2 pounds ground lean pork; 1 small onion, minced; 2 mint leaves, minced; 1 cup plain yogurt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Greek olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 Kirby cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped
8 to 10 Greek black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 scallions (part of green tops included), finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground lean pork
1 small onion, minced
2 mint leaves, minced
1 cup plain yogurt

1
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice and whisk till well blended. Add the oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper and stir till well blended. Add the cucumbers, olives, and scallions, stir well, cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate for about 1 hour.
2
Preheat the oven broiler.
3
In a bowl, combine the pork, onion, mint, and yogurt and mix with your hands till well blended. Shape the mixture into 4 thick oval patties, place on the rack of a broiler pan, and broil about 4 inches from the heat till cooked through, about 8 minutes on each side.
4
Drain the cucumbers, olives, and scallions and serve the burgers hot with a little of the mixture spooned over the top.

639

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Greek olive oil, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Tarpon Springs Greek Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cook The Book: Tarpon Springs Greek Burgers

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