Mediterranean Veal Burger
Servings:
4
4
Prep Time:
5 mins.
5 mins.
Cook Time:
10 mins.
10 mins.
Ingredients
Burger- 1 pound of ground veal
- 2 tablespoons garlic paste or 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Mediterranean Salsa Topping
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions or chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped green olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper
Preparation
- Combine the veal, garlic, salt, pepper, egg yolk, red onion, parsley, feta and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Form into four quarter-pound patties.
- For the Mediterranean Salsa Topping, combine all ingredients in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper and toss. Set aside.
- Cook patties in a lightly oiled grill pan or on your outdoor grill for approximately 5-6 minutes per side or until internal temperature is 160°F.
- Top burgers with Mediterranean Salsa. If using a bun, place greens, then burger then salsa onto bun. If using mayonnaise or other condiments, place them below the greens.
Source: Colleen Kennedy at Souffle Bombay & VealMadeEasy.com
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