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These juicy beef burgers get a Mediterranean-style twist from briny, crumbly feta cheese mixed right into the patties. We’re serving them on toasted buns—along with a swipe of cucumber yogurt—for rich flavor and creamy texture in every bite. Roasted potatoes seasoned with oregano, lemon juice, and garlic add even more zesty flavor to this dish.

Ethan Mick

with Tzatziki & Lemon-Oregano Potatoes

Greek-Style Feta Burgers

Ground Beef

Potato Buns

Red Or Golden Potatoes

Lemon

Garlic

Feta Cheese

Tzatziki (Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce)

Sliced Roasted Red Peppers

Whole Dried Oregano

Ingredients

oven

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the **potatoes** lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Quarter and deseed the **lemon**. Transfer the **sliced potatoes** to a sheet pan. Top with **the juice of 2 lemon wedges**; drizzle with **olive oil** and season with salt, pepper, and the **oregano**. Toss to coat; arrange in an even layer. Roast 22 to 24 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

Prepare & roast the potatoes:

While the potatoes roast, crumble the **cheese** into a medium bowl. Add the **beef**; season with salt and pepper. Gently mix to combine. Form the mixture into two 1/2-inch-thick patties. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of **olive oil** on medium-high until hot. Add the patties and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side (flipping carefully, as the oil may splatter), or until browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a work surface.

Form & cook the patties:

While the patties cook, halve the **buns**. Peel **1 clove of garlic**; using a zester, finely grate into a paste (or use the small side of a box grater).

Prepare the remaining ingredients:

Add the **buns**, cut side down, to the pan of reserved fond. Toast on medium-high 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a work surface.

Toast the buns:

Transfer the **roasted potatoes** to a medium bowl. Add **the juice of the remaining lemon wedges**, a drizzle of **olive oil**, and **as much of the garlic paste as you’d like**. Toss to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Assemble the burgers using the **toasted buns**, **tzatziki**, **cooked patties**, and **peppers**. Serve the **burgers** with the **finished potatoes**. Enjoy!