These Greek-inspired burgers are bursting with Mediterranean flavor—packed with feta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, they’re juicy, satisfying, and totally meal-prep friendly. Whether you’re tossing them on the grill, stovetop, or smoker, they’re a flavorful twist on classic burgers that the whole family will love—including your toddler!
These are amazing in the spring or summer as a backyard picnic! So flavorful and perfect for the sunny weather.
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Ingredients
- ground meat of choice (chicken, turkey, beef, wild game)
- egg (optional for binding)
- spinach
- onion
- crumbled feta
- sun-dried tomatoes
- seasonings: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Toppings (optional):
- greens of choice (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- tzatziki (DIY or Kite Hill Foods for dairy-free)
- red onion
- cherry tomatoes
- cucumber
- avocado
- feta
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven – Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) if you're making waffle fries to go with the burgers. Prep the waffle fries (optional side) – Using a mandoline with a waffle blade, slice 1–2 golden or sweet potatoes into waffle shapes. Toss with a little avocado or olive oil, salt, and paprika or garlic powder if desired. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy (can turn on broil to crisp more).
- Step 2: Mix the burger ingredients – In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, spinach, onion, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Step 3: Shape into 6–12 burger patties or mini patties for sliders. Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook burgers for 4–5 minutes per side, flipping once. Smoker: Preheat smoker to 250°F and cook burgers for 45–60 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F. Stovetop: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and cook burgers for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Step 4: Serve & enjoy – Serve burgers with homemade waffle fries, in pitas, or on buns with your favorite toppings like tzatziki, hummus, or cucumber slices.
Hint: Want to make these more toddler-friendly? Shape the mixture into mini meatballs instead of patties (bake 400°F for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and reach 165°F)! They’re perfect for little hands, great for dipping, and easy to batch cook and freeze for quick meals.
Substitutions
These are naturally gluten-free, and you can easily make them egg-free by omitting the egg (mainly added for extra binding). Make them dairy-free by swapping the feta cheese out or omitting.
- feta → swap with goat cheese or leave out for dairy-free
- spinach → use chopped kale or grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- sundried tomatoes → sub with chopped roasted red peppers
Variations
These can be paired with so many things! Turn them into burger bowls, deconstructed burgers, meatballs, or stuff them into pita pockets.
- greek sliders – make smaller patties and serve on mini buns or in pita pockets
- mediterranean bowl – serve over rice or quinoa with cucumbers, olives, and tzatziki
- freezer meal prep – shape into meatballs and freeze raw for a quick protein option on busy days
Equipment
You'll need mixing bowls, sheet pan (for the fries), cutting board, grill or smoker (or oven if baking), and tongs (to flip burgers).
Storage
Refrigerator: Store cooked burgers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze uncooked patties between parchment paper for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge before cooking.
Tiff's Tip
If your toddler isn’t into burgers yet, try serving the components separately—a few bites of cooked patty, a piece of pita or bun, cucumber sticks, and a little bowl of dip like hummus or tzatziki. Deconstructing the meal can make it feel less overwhelming and more approachable for little ones!
FAQ
Yes! Just leave out the feta or use a dairy-free alternative—they’ll still be flavorful thanks to the herbs and sundried tomatoes.
These are great with lean ground beef, ground turkey, chicken, or even lamb for a more traditional Greek flavor.
Absolutely! Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fully cooked.
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Easy Greek Feta Burgers
Equipment
- grill or smoker or oven
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground meat beef, turkey, chicken, or lamb
- 1 egg optional for binding
- 1 cup spinach finely chopped
- ½ onion finely diced (~½ cup)
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients – In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, spinach, onion, feta, sundried tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Form patties – Shape into 6–12 burger patties (depending on size) or smaller patties for sliders.
- Choose cooking method – Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook burgers for 4–5 minutes per side, flipping once. Smoker: Preheat smoker to 250°F and cook burgers for 45–60 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F. Stovetop: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and cook burgers for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Serve – Enjoy on buns, in pitas, or over a salad with tzatziki, hummus, or your favorite toppings!
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