This Mediterranean Burger King Whopper has a juicy, flavorful, and satisfying texture. We prepare this burger with ground beef, buns, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, dill pickles, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, and black pepper. This Whopper has approximately 570 calories and 38 g of net carbs. We make this burger in about 27 minutes. This Mediterranean Burger King Whopper is ideal for lunch, dinner, family meals, casual gatherings, weekend meals, burger nights, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. You can prepare the beef patties earlier because we refrigerate them for 4 days and freeze them for almost 3 months. You can serve this burger with Greek Salad, Mediterranean Cucumber Salad, Roasted Zucchini, Grilled Eggplant, Greek Lemon Potatoes, or Hummus.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- No. of Calories: 570 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Portion size: 1 burger
- Cooking mode: Stovetop, Grill
- Total servings: 4
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 27 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowls
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
BEEF PATTIES:
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tsp oregano
- One tsp. garlic powder
- Smoked paprika, half a tsp.
- Black pepper, 1/2 tsp.
- One tbsp. olive oil
MEDITERRANEAN SAUCE:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Black pepper,â…› tsp.
- One tbsp. olive oil
- Lemon juice, one tbsp.
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp parsley
- ¼ tsp oregano
- Salt
TOPPINGS:
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato
- ½ small red onion
- 12 dill pickle slices
- ¼ cup cucumber
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
GROUND BEEF:
- We use lean ground beef to create a juicy and protein-rich burger patty with classic beef flavor. As a replacement, you can use ground turkey or chicken.
OREGANO:
- We use oregano to provide a warm Mediterranean flavor to the beef. Italian seasoning or dried basil could be utilize as further choices.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt creates a creamy and tangy Mediterranean sauce while adding protein. You can also use strained yogurt, labneh, or plain yogurt.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides healthy fats and a Mediterranean flavor to the burger and sauce. Avocado oil might be utilized as another choice.
LEMON JUICE:
- The richness of the beef and yogurt sauce is counterbalanced by the addition of lemon juice. Red wine vinegar can be used instead.
PARSLEY:
- Fresh parsley provides freshness and herbal flavor to the sauce. Fresh basil or cilantro may be utilized as different option.
WHOLE-GRAIN BUNS:
- Whole-grain buns provide a hearty base and additional fiber. You can use low-carb buns or lettuce leaves for a lower-carb option.
CUCUMBER:
- The cucumber gives the burger a crisp, fresh texture. You can replace it with extra lettuce or roasted red peppers.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the salt, ground beef, black pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Distribute the beef mixture into four portions and make patties by shaping them.
- Stir the salt, Greek yogurt, black pepper, olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic, till smooth.
- Preheat the olive oil in a pan.
- We cook the beef patties for almost four minutes on all the sides till completely cooked.
- Toast the burger buns for almost two minutes.
- Distribute the Mediterranean yogurt sauce on the buns.
- Put the pickles, lettuce, cucumber, beef patty, red onion, and tomato.
- Include extra yogurt sauce if required.
- Close the burger and serve quickly.
TIPS:
- Avoid mixing the ground beef for long time.
- We utilize a warm pan to get a nicely browned patty.
- Strain out the tomatoes and pickles first and then assemble them.
- We prepare the yogurt sauce earlier for perfect flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Mediterranean Cucumber
- Tomato Feta Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Zucchini
- Grilled Eggplant
- Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
POTATO SIDES:
- Greek Lemon Potatoes
- Potato Wedges
DIPS:
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooked beef patties in a closed box and refrigerate them for 3 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store cooked beef patties for almost 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Could we utilize ground turkey?
- Sure, you might include ground turkey as a different choice for beef to get a lighter burger.
May we grill the beef patties?
- Yes, you can grill the patties for almost five minutes on all the sides till completely cooked.
Could we prepare the yogurt sauce earlier?
- Yes, you can prepare the sauce more than two days beforehand and keep it chilled.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 38 g
Caloric Content: 570 kcal
Net carbs: 38 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 7 g
Fats: 29 g
Portion Size: 1 burger
Total carbs: 43 g