Greek-Style Baked Ground Beef

Beef patties seared by the oven's heat, keeping a soft and juicy center. The powerful aroma of dried oregano blends with roasted garlic for a characterful dish.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 25 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 614
• Protein: 47 g
• Carbs: 17 g
• Fat: 38 g

Ingredients

• 600 g Ground beef 15% fat ( fresh )
• 1 piece Yellow onion ( very finely minced )
• 2 piece Garlic ( pressed )
• 1 piece Egg ( whole )
• 4 tbsp Breadcrumbs ( fine )
• 1 tbsp Oregano ( dried )
• 1 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley ( finely chopped )
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil ( for the tray )
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper ground
• 100 g Feta cheese ( crumbled )

Instructions

1. Preparing the aromatics

   Finely chop the yellow onion and garlic cloves. The goal is for them to blend into the meat without leaving large chunks.

2. Mixing the stuffing

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, chopped parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, and crumbled feta. Mix firmly by hand until the mixture is perfectly homogeneous and pulls away from the sides.

3. Shaping the patties

   Divide the meat into eight portions. Form oval patties about two centimeters thick. They should not be too thin to keep their moisture inside.

4. Baking

   Place the patties on an oiled baking sheet. Bake at 200°C. The meat is ready when a brown crust forms and the juices run clear, not pink.

Chef's tips

• Don't compress the meat too much when shaping, or they will turn out tough.
• When clear juices bead on the surface, the center is perfectly cooked.
• Let the meat rest for 5 minutes after baking so the fibers can relax.

Storage

Keep for 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat in a pan over low heat with a splash of water to maintain juiciness.