Lefkada Burgers Recipe

Name: Lefkada Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Three Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped;; Finely chopped sweet onion, about two Ts;; Two ts of Red Wine Vinegar;; Half t of salt;; Two Ts chopped, fresh Oregano leaves--one T for the antipasto ( );; One & half ts fresh lemon peel, grated;; One C Feta cheese (crumbled);; One T Olive oil;; One Pound 80% hamburger and one Pound ground lamb or goat (chevin can be used);; Six fresh Bobota type bread--split*; Two Ts finely chopped garlic and pepper blend

Servings: persons

Three Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped;
Finely chopped sweet onion, about two Ts;
Two ts of Red Wine Vinegar;
Half t of salt;
Two Ts chopped, fresh Oregano leaves--one T for the antipasto ( );
One & half ts fresh lemon peel, grated;
One C Feta cheese (crumbled);
One T Olive oil;
One Pound 80% hamburger and one Pound ground lamb or goat (chevin can be used);
Six fresh Bobota type bread--split*
Two Ts finely chopped garlic and pepper blend

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Ignite a grill and let it ash for heat distribution.
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*In traveling through the country side, one might taste a special corn bread, called Bobota. Many islanders, in particular, are not fond of this bread because it brings back painful memories of World War II; it was then a staple food, eaten to
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survive; however, the Americans love cornbread. Bobota is a simple bread made of cornmeal, honey and water enough to =make the Bobota chewy and baked in a square pan. Similar to cornbread. Make the Bread first.
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Mix the first five ingredients and let stand. In a second bowl mix add the remainder of the Oregano and the next 3 ingredients. set this aside, also.
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Take the meat and the garlic/pepper blend and mix thoroughly and shape into six balls. Using your thumb press an indentation into each ball to hold about one T of the Feta mixture, shape the material into a new ball shape with the Feta mix in the middle, and flatten each to about half to a quarter inch thick.
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Grill these. When they are done (10 to 15 minutes) take the split Bobota and spoon the Tomato antipasto ( mix over each burger... Serve hot.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Three Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped;, Finely chopped sweet onion, about two Ts;, Two ts of Red Wine Vinegar;, Half t of salt;, and more.

Yes, Lefkada 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.

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Lefkada Burgers

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