World Flavors Cookbook

Bifteki

Greek spiced burgers — beef and pork patties flavored with onion, herbs, and cumin, grilled or pan-fried. The Greek answer to the hamburger.

Cuisine: Greece

Ingredients

• 500g ground beef
• 200g ground pork
• 1 onion, grated
• 2 slices bread soaked in water, squeezed dry
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp cumin
• Fresh parsley, mint, oregano
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients. Mix well with your hands.
2. Rest in fridge 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
3. Shape into oval patties, about 2cm thick.
4. Grill or pan-fry over medium-high heat 6-7 minutes per side.
5. Serve with lemon, pita, and a Greek salad.