Biftekia Spiced Beef Patties Recipes

GREEK BEEF PATTIES (BIFTEKIA)

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, egg, almond meal and seasonings.
• Mix well with hands to combine.
• Form mixture into patties using a ⅓ cup measuring scoop.
• Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Place beef patties on pan and cook five minutes on each side.
• While patties cook, melt butter in a separate pan. Add spinach and sauté five minutes.
• Serve patties over spinach.

BIFTEKIA (SPICED BEEF PATTIES)

Steps:

• Place bread in a large bowl. Cover with water and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain the bread and squeeze out excess liquid; return to the bowl.
• Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Add ground beef, tomato, onion and garlic to the bread. Stir in eggs, oil, oregano, vinegar, salt and pepper. Knead until the mixture has a fluffy consistency. Shape the mixture into 12 patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Broil the patties, flipping once and rotating the pan from front to back, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, 12 to 15 minutes total.

GREEK BIFTEKI

Steps:

• 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.