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Ingredients
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tsp. minced fresh oregano
- 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. sugar
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 4 kaiser, or other rolls
- 1 lg. tomato,sliced
- 1/4 med. English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 med. red onion, thinly sliced
- romaine lettuce
Preparation
Step 1
Preparation
1. In a bowl, combine feta cheese, oregano, rosemary, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and the lemon zest. Add ground meat and mix gently. Form into four 1-in.-thick patties.
2. In a blender, whirl olives, dill, parsley, lemon juice, sugar, and remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. at a time, to make a smooth paste.
3. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-hot (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above cooking grate only 3 to 4 seconds). Grill burgers, turning once, until browned on both sides and cooked through (cut to test), 10 to 12 minutes total.
4. Split rolls and toast cut sides on the grill. Brush toasted sides with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil and spread each with about 1 tsp. of the olive spread. Top with burgers, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and romaine.