Feta-Stuffed Burgers with Grilled Onion on Sourdough

Health score
26%
Feta-Stuffed Burgers with Grilled Onion on Sourdough
30 min.
4
516kcal

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Craving a burger that's a cut above the ordinary? Look no further! These Feta-Stuffed Burgers with Grilled Onion on Sourdough are a flavor explosion waiting to happen. Imagine sinking your teeth into a juicy, perfectly seasoned lean ground beef patty, but wait, there's more! Hidden inside is a creamy, tangy pocket of feta cheese that melts in your mouth with every bite.

But the deliciousness doesn't stop there. We're topping these beauties with sweet and smoky grilled red onions, adding a layer of complexity that perfectly complements the savory burger and salty feta. And because we're all about texture and flavor, we're serving it all up on toasted, crusty sourdough bread slathered with coarse-grained Dijon mustard. The slight tang of the mustard, combined with the juicy tomatoes, creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch that feels a little bit special. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that's sure to impress your family and friends. So fire up the grill (or grab your trusty frying pan), and get ready to experience burger bliss! This isn't just a burger; it's an experience. Get ready to elevate your burger game!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black divided
  • slices crusty sourdough bread 
  • teaspoons dijon mustard coarse-grained
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin divided
  • ounces feta cheese cut into 4 (1/2-ounce) pieces
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef lean
  • 12 slices plum tomatoes 
  • slices onion red (1/4-inch-thick)
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Sprinkle beef with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; gently mix, and shape into 8 thin patties.
  2. Place 1 piece feta cheese in center of each of 4 patties. Top with remaining 4 patties, pressing edges to seal.
  3. Brush onion slices with 2 teaspoons oil, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook on a lightly greased grill pan or in a skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes on each side or until tender and slightly charred.
  4. Transfer to a plate, and keep warm.
  5. Add burgers to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side.
  6. Transfer to a plate, and keep warm.
  7. Brush bread slices with remaining 4 teaspoons oil.
  8. Add to pan, and toast about 1 minute on each side or until lightly golden.
  9. Spread Dijon mustard evenly on 1 side of each bread slice. Top each with 1 onion slice, 3 tomato slices, and 1 burger.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories516kcal
Protein36.04%
Fat35.97%
Carbs27.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.13
Glycemic Load
26.1
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
27.073478325554%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.7mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:516.06kcal
25.8%
Fat:20.29g
31.22%
Saturated Fat:7.04g
43.99%
Carbohydrates:35.54g
11.85%
Net Carbohydrates:33.61g
12.22%
Sugar:3.7g
4.11%
Cholesterol:118.08mg
39.36%
Sodium:1151.04mg
50.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.75g
91.5%
Selenium:51.8µg
74.01%
Vitamin B12:4.05µg
67.5%
Zinc:9.8mg
65.3%
Vitamin B3:12.63mg
63.17%
Phosphorus:462.14mg
46.21%
Vitamin B6:0.82mg
40.92%
Vitamin B2:0.67mg
39.69%
Iron:6.81mg
37.86%
Vitamin B1:0.56mg
37.54%
Folate:95.24µg
23.81%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.79%
Potassium:709.08mg
20.26%
Magnesium:64.95mg
16.24%
Vitamin B5:1.48mg
14.79%
Calcium:126.03mg
12.6%
Copper:0.25mg
12.29%
Vitamin E:1.68mg
11.21%
Fiber:1.93g
7.71%
Vitamin K:6µg
5.71%
Vitamin A:89.32IU
1.79%
Vitamin C:1.47mg
1.78%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%