Here is an old NJSD recipe from 2016 updated with keto nutritional information.
For a quick and delicious weeknight dinner try these fabulous Greek burgers. Only a few simple ingredients will transform regular ground beef into this excellent burger for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The topping and the sour cream tzatziki sauce make the burger extra special.
Try making these burgers with ground lamb, turkey, or chicken instead of beef for a nice change. I’ve even added the nutritional information for you.
Greek Burgers
Servings 6
Calories 658kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb. ground beef
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 Roma tomatoes sliced
- 3 tbsp. crumbled Feta cheese
- 6 rings red onion
- 12 pitted Kalamata olives
- 6 green leaf lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix beef, olive oil, oregano, garlic, black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper. Divide and form into 6 uniform patties.
- Grill until desired doneness.
- Serve on a lettuce leaf with sliced tomatoes, crumbled Feta cheese, red onion slice, olives and tzatziki sauce (recipe follows).
Notes
Nutritional Information:
Beef: 2g Net Carbs; 44g Fat; 59g Protein; 658 Calories
Lamb: 2g Net Carbs; 53g Fat; 52g Protein; 708 Calories
Chicken: 2g Net Carbs; 32g Fat; 54g Protein; 511 Calories
Turkey: 2g Net Carbs; 47g Fat; 58g Protein; 667 Calories
Sour Cream Tzatziki Sauce
Servings 6
Calories 86kcal
Ingredients
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1 lg. cucumber peeled, seeds removed and grated, then squeezed dry using a clean kitchen towel
- 1 1/2 tbsp. dried dill weed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine sour cream, grated cucumber, dill weed, garlic, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information:
3g Net Carbs; 8g Fat; 1g Protein; 86 Calories
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