Mediterranean Turkey Burger

From The Modern Proper

 

Serves 6

Ingredients

Patties

2 lbs ground turkey 2 tsp oregano 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, grated ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp pepper 2 tsp salt 2 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt ½ English cucumber, grated 1 tbsp dried dill or 2 tbsp fresh dill 2 tsp za’atar, optional 1-2 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper
The Rest
6 romaine lettuce leaves 2 tomatoes, sliced 4 oz feta, crumbled 6 hamburger buns, toasted 1 cup tzatziki sauce In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce. Cover and place in the fridge for a 1 hour to allow flavors to meld (optional). To make the burger patties, mix the ground turkey, oregano, garlic, onion, parsley, cumin, pepper and salt in a bowl with your hands until fully combined. Divide the mixture into 6 evenly sized burger patties, slightly larger than the hamburger buns. Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet set over medium heat. Season the outside of the patties with a little sprinkle of salt. Cook the patty for 4 minutes on each side. Use a food thermometer to be sure they have reached a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F. To assemble the burgers, layer them with tzatziki sauce, the patty, tomato, lettuce more tzatziki sauce and feta. Enjoy. MXF