Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers

Name: Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 shallots, chopped; 2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese; 3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split; Optional toppings: refrigerated tzatziki sauce, fresh baby spinach and tomato slices

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

5 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Grill: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Susan Stetzel

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Turkey burgers have their fans, but we prefer feta burgers with ground beef and spinach. We serve them on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato and tzatziki. —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York

Can you freeze Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers?

Place patties on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160°.

Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers Tips

What can you use instead of ground beef in these feta burgers?

Ground lamb, turkey or chicken would work well in place of ground beef. You could also use your favorite plant-based burger patty.

Can I make these spinach feta burgers ahead of time?

Yes, mixing and shaping the patties can be done ahead of time. Just cover and refrigerate them until you're ready to grill. You can also freeze uncooked patties in an air-tight freezer container.

What goes well with feta burgers?

This Greek side salad or these homemade potato chips go well with feta burgers.

Research contributed by Rashanda Cobbins, Taste of Home Food Editor

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Grilled Spinach Feta Burgers

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Optional toppings: refrigerated tzatziki sauce, fresh baby spinach and tomato slices

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Directions

1
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook until spinach is wilted, 30-45 seconds longer. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly.

2
Stir feta cheese and seasonings into spinach. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties.
3
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, until toasted, 30-60 seconds. Serve burgers on buns. If desired, add toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 343 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.