Greek Burger and Zaatar Carrots
Hamburgers didn’t hit the scene in Greece until the 1970s. Once that happened, Greek cooks put their own twists on this American classic food, adding other ingredients and spices directly to the meat. This burger showcases how burgers are adopted into other cuisines. The cheese in the burger is combined with the meat. We used feta, but you could substitute your favorite cheese, as long as it's crumbled or shredded. Forego the bun and eat it as-is, or topped with caramelized onions.
These burgers are at their best when they are grilled. After the burgers have finished cooking, add just a little more Greek Seasoning and enjoy.
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 30 min.
Servings: 2
Cooking Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon ghee or butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Za'atar Seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon California Roasted Minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 2 teaspoons Greek Seasoning
- 12 ounces lean ground beef
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F, and get your grill going at a medium-high heat. In a small skillet on medium-low heat, add 1 Tablespoon ghee or butter and onions. Caramelize the onions.
- Spread carrots out on baking dish. Drizzle olive oil and Israeli Za'atar over top, and toss. Place carrots in oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, until they are soft and roasted. Stir carrots once or twice during roasting, so they don’t stick.
- Chop spinach and mince garlic. Cube or crumble cheese. Add these ingredients, plus the Greek Seasoning in a bowl with the ground beef and mix thoroughly. Form into 2 patties.
- Place patties in a heated grill. Cook until the internal temperature is 165°F, 10-15 minutes, flipping once about half way through.
- Garnish burger with caramelized onions. Serve with carrots on the side.
