# Greek Biftekia

Juicy, herby Greek style burgers with a hint of sweetness from red onion and Mediterranean flavor.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 red onion, grated
- 30 g fresh parsley, chopped
- 30 g fresh mint, chopped
- 1 medium egg
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 500 g beef mince (20% fat)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt
- pepper
- Olive oil for shallow frying

## Instructions

1. Grate the red onion and add to a bowl.
2. Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint and add to the same bowl.
3. Add the egg, breadcrumbs, beef mince and seasoning along to the bowl and mix until well combined.
4. Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and flatten.
5. Smooth the edges using the palm of your hand to form a flat burger shape. Repeat this with the remaining mince meat.
6. Over a high heat, add the olive oil to a frying pan.
7. After 2 minutes, or until it’s heated up, carefully place the burgers.
8. Cook for 3-4 minutes on both sides until crispy and golden.
9. Once cooked, place on a plate lined with kitchen roll to drain the excess oil.

## Equipment

- bowl
- frying pan
- kitchen roll

## Tips

- Test if the oil is heated by poking a wooden spoon in the oil and seeing if it fizzes up around it.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVgrZOgCOxu/?igsh=MWR6azI1Z250M2txaQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6ff2a57d-ca69-4e43-8a44-77783038fae1
- Extracted: 2026-03-06

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