Greek Cheeseburger

 I normally don't put cheese on top of mine, because of the feta cheese in it.  It's good either way.  As always leave out what you don't like.  

GREEK CHEESEBURGER

(serves 4)

Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients:

*3/4 cup plain greek yogurt (or use mayo or sour cream)

*1 garlic clove, minced

*1 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill weed, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)

*1/2 English cucumber, shredded (or regular cucumber, with seeds removed)

*1 teaspoon white vinegar

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Burger Ingredients:

*1 pound ground beef (I use 80/20) (can use ground lamb)

*1/4 cup small red onion, grated (or chopped very small)

*1 garlic clove, minced

*1 tablespoon olive oil

*1 teaspoon dried oregano 

*2 teaspoons dried parsley

*1/4 teaspoon dried mint

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1/4 cup feta cheese

*1/8 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped small

Topping ingredients:

*4 hamburger buns

*fresh spinach leaves (or pita pockets)

*sliced red onions

*kalamata, sliced

*fresh tomato, sliced

*cucumber, sliced thin

Tzatziki Sauce Directions:

~Grate cucumber and place into a mesh strainer and allow liquid to drain.

~Put all the ingredients into a medium bowl including the drained cucumbers.

~Mix until well combined.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours

Burger Directions:

~In a large bowl, add the burger ingredients.

~Mix until well incorporated.

~Form into 4 patties.

~Cook on grill (medium heat), frying pan (medium heat), or oven (350 15-20 minutes) until done, flipping half way through. 

Putting the burger together:

~Grill top & bottom bum until golden brown (optional).

~Place cooked burger on bottom bun.

~Layer, veggies on top in any order.

~Spread tzatziki sauce over top bun.

~Place top bun on and enjoy.