Biftekia (Greek Meat Patties)
Serves 12
Directions
- 1Place the red wine vinegar, garlic, onion, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper into a food processor and blitz until finely chopped.
- 2In a bowl, add the minced beef, the herb mixture, egg, and breadcrumbs, then use your hands to mix until well combined.
- 3Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a flat patty, approximately 1cm thick and 7cm wide.
- 4Heat a generous amount of olive oil and fry the patties in two batches for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5Transfer the patties to a tray lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice over them before serving.
Ingredients
- 500 g minced beef
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 whole garlic clove, peeled
- 1 whole red onion, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 whole egg
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, gluten free
- for frying olive oil
- 1/2 whole lemon juice
Equipment
food processorbowlfrying pan
Tips
- Alternatively, grate the garlic and onion and finely chop the herbs by hand if you do not have a food processor.
- Serve with tzatziki and a fresh Greek salad.
