Greek · Lunch
Greek Beef Patty Sandwich
A Greek-spiced lean beef patty with crumbled feta mixed into the meat, grilled and topped with a fried egg, extra feta, tomato, cucumber, and garlic yogurt sauce inside a toasted whole-wheat bun. Oregano, cumin, and lemon provide Mediterranean flavour while the egg and cottage cheese boost protein.
$5
15 minsPrep
12 minsCook
27 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
711Calories
58.7gProtein
38.2gFat
32.8gCarbs
8.6gSugar
6.8gFiber
1456mgSodium
459mgChol
15.4gSat Fat
987mgPotassium
427mgCalcium
5.8mgIron
4mcgVitamin B12
14.8mgVitamin C
Goes well with
Greek Beer (Mythos or Alfa)
local
Greek Coffee (Elliniko)
international
protein-rich
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Combine ground beef, half the feta, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper; mix lightly and shape into one 3/4-inch patty.
2
Chill
Rest the patty on a plate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
3
Sear
Heat a grill pan over medium-high with olive oil; cook the patty 4 minutes per side until deep brown and centre reaches 160°F.
4
Fry
In a small pan over medium heat, fry the egg for 2 to 3 minutes until white is set and yolk remains soft.
5
Plate
Toast bun cut-side down in grill pan for 1 minute. Spread yogurt mixed with mashed beans on both sides, layer arugula, tomato, onion and patty, top with remaining feta and egg, close and serve.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz394g lean ground beef
- 3.2 oz90g feta cheese, crumbled, divided
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
- 22 large eggs
- 3.6 oz100g cottage cheese (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup120g Greek yogurt
- 11 cucumber
- 22 whole-wheat hamburger bun
- 44 tomato slices
- 44 thin red onion slices
- 22 small handful arugula
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cannellini beans
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
