Beef Greek Style Burgers with Feta and Olive Sauce paired with In Sheeps Clothing Pinot Noir

Ingredients:

1½ - 2 pounds fround beef chuck
1½ tablespoons fresh mint, fine-chopped
1½ tablespoons fresh oregano, fine-chopped
1 small onion, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 lemon, halved
Pita or naan - optional
Feta and Olive Sauce (ingredients and recipe below)
Greek Relish (ingredients and recipe below)

Directions:

STEP 1: Combine meat, mint, oregano, onion, egg and cumin gently with hands. Shape into 6 patties. Put patties onto tray and cover, put in fridge for 30 min.

STEP 2: While patties are in fridge, make Feta and Olive Sauce and Greek Relish Salad. (See recipes below)

STEP 3: Heat grill to high. Season patties with salt and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Char lemon on grill, and squeeze over cooked burgers. Serve burgers topped with feta olive sauce, if using, serve with warmed pita or naan and plate with Greek relish on the side. Serves 6.

Feta and Olive Sauce:

½ Cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried mint
1 med garlic clove, grated (about ½ tsp)
2 oz Feta cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp minced drained, pitted kalamata olives

Step 1: Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, oregano, mint and garlic in a food processor, pulse until combined. Add Feta,, pulse until almost smooth. Add minced olives and pulse to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use. NOTE: This can be made up to a day ahead of time.

Greek Relish Ingredients:

¼ red onion
½ English cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes
¹/₃ cup Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons dill
12 mint leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 ounces feta
Salt and pepper, to taste

Step 1: Slice red onion thin. Slice English cucumber into thin half moons. Combine with halved cherry tomatoes, halved and pitted Kalamata olives, chopped fresh dill, torn mint leaves, extra-virgin olive oil and feta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Paired with In Sheep's Clothing Pinot Noir OR Cabernet

Recipes adapted from: Wine Enthusiast August 2018 and
Sauce from Food & Wine June 2025

Beef Greek Style Burgers with Feta and Olive Sauce paired with In Sheeps Clothing Pinot Noir

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