Greek Burgers with Feta Aioli

Ingredients

Burger Patties:

• 1 pound ground turkey, or use ground beef or ground lamb
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 6 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup roasted red bell peppers, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Feta Aioli:

• 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, or sour cream
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 teaspoons harissa pasta, optional
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Burgers:

• 1/2 red onion, sliced into thick rings
• 5 hamburger buns
• 1 cup baby arugula, or lettuce of choice

Instructions

1. Meat: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, parsley, mint, basil, oregano, garlic, roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, feta, egg, salt, and pepper. Squish together with your hands (or lightly with a meat chopper) until combined. Divide into 5 equal portions and form into patties, pressing a thumb imprint into the centre of each.
   
2. Cook Patties: Heat grill over medium-high heat (or use a cast iron skillet, to cook on stovetop) and grease well. Add patties and cook for a few minutes on each side, flipping once, until cooked through (165 degrees F). Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
   
3. Cook onions: Add onions to grill and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly charred.
4. Feta Aioli: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined. 
5. Assemble: Top burger buns with aioli, then greek burger patty, onion, arugula, and more sauce. Apply top bun, and enjoy.

Enjoy the fresh Mediterranean flavour of juicy patties, tangy feta aioli, and crisp veggies in every bite — perfect for your next summer BBQ.