Ingredients
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup flat leaf parsley
2-3 tablespoons mint leaves
1 shallot, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2-2 pounds ground lamb, chicken or beef
Salt and pepper
For the feta sauce:
1 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
For the fixin's:
Toasted ciabatta rolls or grilled flat bread or toasted onion rolls
Lettuce, tomato and red onion
Directions
Pre-heat a griddle pan to medium-high heat. In a food processor, combine the oregano, red pepper, parsley, mint, shallot, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and lemon zest and pulse into a fine chimichurri sauce. Place the meat in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Combine with the herb mixture and form patties. Combine the feta sauce ingredients in a clean food processor bowl and process into a creamy sauce. Cook the burgers to desired doneness, 7-8 minutes for pink center on lamb or beef, 10-12 minutes for fully cooked chicken. Serve on toasted rolls or bread with lettuce, tomato, onion and sauce.