Biftekia
Serves 10
Directions
- 1Grate the red onion or blitz it and add to a bowl. Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint and add to the same bowl.
- 2Add the egg, breadcrumbs, beef mince and seasoning to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- 3Take about a tablespoon of the mixture, flatten it, place a cube of the Kefalotyri in the middle, and roll the mince into a ball to cover. Smooth the edges using the palm of your hand to form a flat burger shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- 4Over high heat, add the oil to a frying pan and heat for 2 minutes or until a wooden spoon fizzes when poked into the oil.
- 5Place the burgers in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy and golden.
- 6Remove the burgers and place on a plate lined with kitchen roll to drain the excess oil.
Ingredients
- 1 whole red onion, grated or finely chopped
- 30 g fresh parsley, chopped
- 30 g fresh mint, chopped
- 1 medium egg
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 500 g beef mince
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- salt (optional)
- pepper (optional)
- 10-12 whole Kefalotyri cheese, small cubes
- 200 ml vegetable oil or olive oil
Equipment
bowlfrying panwooden spoon
Tips
- You can substitute Parmesan for the Kefalotyri.
