Mediterranean Burgers with Whipped Feta

Name: Mediterranean Burgers with Whipped Feta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 2 ounces mascarpone cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley; 1 pound ground sirloin; 1 tablespoon minced red onion; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 hamburger buns, toasted; ½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced

Recipe GLPRe3c218fd98758e

Mediterranean

Main Course

45 min

525 cal

Servings: 4

Grill

SNAP eligible

Juicy grilled sirloin burgers topped with a creamy whipped feta spread infused with lemon and fresh herbs, finished with roasted red peppers and parsley. These Mediterranean-inspired burgers are packed with bold flavors and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

2 ounces mascarpone cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

1 pound ground sirloin

1 tablespoon minced red onion

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

4 hamburger buns, toasted

½ cup roasted red peppers, sliced

Directions

Combine the crumbled feta, mascarpone, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse and process until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes, pausing to scrape down the bowl as needed.
Add the lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley to the food processor and pulse until the herbs are fully incorporated into the feta mixture. Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the ground sirloin, minced red onion, salt, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently fold the mixture together with your hands until just combined—avoid overmixing, which can make the burgers tough.
Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and gently shape each into a patty about ¾ inch thick. Make a small indent in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent bulging during cooking.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the burgers on the grate and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side without moving them. Flip once and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
Place each cooked burger patty on a toasted bun. Top generously with whipped feta, several slices of roasted red peppers, and a garnish of fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This recipe hits most marks for a Charlotte weeknight: all core ingredients are standard at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart, and ground sirloin plus basic pantry items keep the cost around $3.50–$4 per serving. The stated 45 minutes is honest if you're not fussing—browning burgers and whipping feta takes genuine time, though prep of onions and peppers adds 10 minutes if you're not quick with a knife. The whipped feta is a nice touch that sets it apart from a plain burger, and it reheats decently as a cold sandwich the next day. The one soft spot is that roasted red peppers (jarred or fresh) aren't an automatic reach for most Charlotte cooks, adding a small mental or shopping friction to an otherwise straightforward meal.