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Greek Bifteki

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"A great barbecue dish, and a nice alternative to steaks. Really quick to prepare! You can also fry them in a pan. ENJOY!" — Marlies Monika

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1 1/3 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
2 teaspoons dried thyme

salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces feta cheese

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Directions

Preheat grill for indirect heat.
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, yogurt, thyme, and salt and pepper. Form meat into 8 patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Cut the cheese into 4 slices. Place one cheese slice between two patties, and seal the edges. Repeat with remaining beef patties and cheese slices. Set bifteki aside.
Brush grate with oil, and arrange bifteki on hot grate. Cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat is cooked through and cheese is melted.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 45 mins

Footnotes

British English recipe for Greek Bifteki.
French recipe for Bifteki pour hamburgers grecs.
Australian recipe for Greek Bifteki.

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This turns blah burgers into a gourmet meal! My husband and I loved it. Like other reviewers, I added some oregano and basil in addition to the thyme, and I used a bit more yogurt to make them very moist. I also ended up using crumbled gorgonzola (a type of blue cheese) instead of the feta, which had gone AWOL. (the gorgonzola was great, but I'm sure feta would be equally good) Since the burgers were fairly thick, we cooked them on low heat on the grill. Served with the Greek Style Potatoes (which were excellent and easy to prepare) and artichokes. YUM!

—SHAWNA MC

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 25, 2004

boring!!! ground beef w cheese in it. not so exciting.

—FARBLE1670

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53 Ratings

Sep 03, 2003

So Freakin' Simple It's Scary! I omited the thyme and added fresh oregano for a more traditional Greek flavour.

—Willyboyz in the kitchen again

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Jan 25, 2004

Would not change a thing! The spices make it something very special! Really enjoyed that meal! Try it out!

—GALLER M

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Jan 25, 2004

These were easy and good. However, I'm a little bit of a numbskull when it comes to the grill. Call it a female thing. My grill was a tad too high and I flipped them too early, so unfortunately, they broke apart a little bit. However, the taste was wonderful. When you make the patties, be sure to make each pattie on the thin side, otherwise you'll end up with a gi-normous burger that takes forever to grill. I'd make these again and I'd also try other types of cheeses, too.

—HLACKERM

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Jan 25, 2004

As suggested, I substituted oregano for thyme. Wonderful flavors - a definite keeper.

—NB IN CORVALLIS

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Jan 25, 2004

I decided to try this recipe because of how much I like feta cheese, but I was not at all impressed. Like another reviewer said, you could hardly taste the feta inside the burger. I also thought the thyme was a bit overwhelming. I make way better hamburgers than this on a regular basis, so I will not be making this recipe again. My boyfriend said he liked it, but he was putting BBQ sauce on it!

—KDH1408

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Mar 08, 2004

I used ground turkey instead of beef and a George Foreman grill. 1.25 lbs made 3 large patties. It took MAYBE 10 minutes to prepare, and that included 4 minutes of defrosting time. So simple. Pretty tasty. Love the feta. LOW CARB. Keeper.

—Joan

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Nutrition

Calories
347 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
1.9 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
117 mg
39%

Fat
23.9 g
37%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
29.6 g
59%

Sodium
407 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Greek Bifteki

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 347
Calories from Fat: 215

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.9g 37 %
Saturated Fat 11.3g 56 %
Cholesterol 117mg 39 %
Sodium 407mg 16 %
Potassium 344mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.9g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 29.6g 59 %
Sugars 1.4g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 22 %
Iron 36 %
Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 93 %
Vitamin B6 24 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.