Joy Bauer's Greek Burgers with Feta and Roasted Red Pepper

Step 1

For the burgers:

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, roasted red pepper, feta, garlic, oregano, red onion, parsley, dill and pepperoncini, if using. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix with clean hands or a rubber spatula until everything is fully incorporated.

Step 3

Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape into large patties, placing on a nonstick surface such as wax paper or parchment. Sprinkle kosher salt over the tops of each patty.

Step 4

Coat a large sauté pan with oil spray and warm over medium-high heat. (Alternatively, preheat an indoor or outdoor grill pan coated with oil spray.)

Step 5

Place the burgers in the pan and cook for about 6 minutes per side, or until the burgers are no longer pink in the center, or reach an internal temperature of 165 F. After flipping, sprinkle kosher salt over the tops of the second side as well.

Step 6

For the tzatziki sauce:

Step 7

Mix all of the tzatziki ingredients in a medium bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve the burgers.

Step 8

To serve:

Step 9

Serve burgers in warm pitas piled with crisp lettuce, thinly sliced tomato and a dollop of optional tzatziki sauce.