Tomato and feta cheese stuffed burgers

Nuts Free Diet

It is usually followed when someone is allergic to nuts.

20'

Ηands on
12'

Cook Time
6-8

Portion(s)
1

Difficulty
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Ingredients

For the burgers

1 onion, large
1 clove(s) of garlic
500 g ground beef
500 g ground pork
1 egg, medium
20 g ouzo
10 mint leaves
5 sprig(s) thyme, fresh, only the leaves
50 g dry breadcrumbs
salt
pepper

For the filling

200 g feta cheese
2 tomatoes
2 tablespoon(s) oregano, fresh, ground
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil

For the serving

mustard
homemade ketchup
sweet potato, chips

Method

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a pan over medium to high heat.
Sauté 1 onion, finely chopped until caramelized.
When ready, add the 1 clove of garlic and stir.
Saute for another 2 minutes and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 500 g ground beef, 500 g ground pork, 5 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only ,10 mint leaves finely chopped, 1 ouzo shot, 1 egg, 50 g breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
Mix with your hands. Add in the bowl, the onion-garlic mixture and stir. Shape into patties.
Pick up 120 g of the ground meat mixture and mold into a circular patty that is 10 cm in diameter and place on a cutting board.
Prepare all of the ground meat mixture in the same way. You should have 10 patties.
Place 1 slice of tomato on half of the patties, some crumbled feta cheese and some oregano.
Drizzle with some olive oil. Cover with remaining patties. Press on edges to seal to create stuffed burgers. First give them a nice golden brown color on the grill and cook both sides for 2 minutes.
Transfer to a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in an 180* (degrees) C (370* F) preheated oven oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven.
Serve stuffed burgers with mustard, ketchup, and sweet potato wedges.

Tip

If you don’t want to use a grill you can just bake the burgers in the oven. Preheat to 200* C (390* F) Fan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

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Nutritional
Chart

Nutrition information per portion

368

Calories (kcal)

18 %

Calories

Shows how much energy food releases to our bodies. Daily caloric intake depends mainly on the person’s weight, sex and physical activity level. An average individual needs about 2000 kcal / day.

23.0

Total Fat (g)

33 %

Fatty Acids

Are essential to give energy to the body while helping to maintain the body temperature. They are divided into saturated "bad" fats and unsaturated "good" fats.

9.8

Saturated Fat (g)

49 %

Saturated Fats

Known as "bad" fats are mainly found in animal foods. It is important to check and control on a daily basis the amount you consume.

7.9

Total Carbs (g)

3 %

Carbohydrates

The main source of energy for the body. Great sources are the bread, cereals and pasta. Use complex carbohydrates as they make you feel satiated while they have higher nutritional value.

3.4

Sugars (g)

4 %

Sugars

Try to consume sugars from raw foods and limit processed sugar. It is important to check the labels of the products you buy so you can calculate how much you consume daily.

30.0

Protein (g)

60 %

Protein

It is necessary for the muscle growth and helps the cells to function well. You can find it in meat, fish, dairy, eggs, pulses, nuts and seeds.

3.0

Fibre (g)

12 %

Fibers

They are mainly found in plant foods and they can help regulate a good bowel movement while maintaining a balanced weight. Aim for at least 25 grams of fiber daily.

2.1

Sodium (g)

35 %

Salt

A small amount of salt daily is necessary for the body. Be careful though not to overdo it and not to exceed 6 grams of salt daily

*Based on an adult’s daily reference intake of 2000 kcal.

*The nutritional chart and the symbols refer to the basic recipe and not to the serving suggestions.

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