Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, divided
- 1 medium red onion, coarsely grated
- 1 medium tomato, coarsely grated (skin discarded)
- 2 tsp dried oregano, divided
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, divided
- 1 large egg
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 lb (900 g) baking or waxy potatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, 1 grated garlic clove, grated onion, grated tomato, 2 tsp oregano, dried mint, breadcrumbs, milk, half of the chopped parsley, egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Cut potatoes into wedges. In a large roasting tray, grate in remaining garlic, add lemon zest, remaining oregano, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Toss well, adding a splash of water to the base.
- Shape the beef mixture into four 1/2-inch thick patties and place them among the potatoes in the tray. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 10–12 minutes until patties begin browning.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 30–35 minutes, until potatoes are golden and biftekia are crusted and cooked through.
- Sprinkle remaining parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
- Add chili flakes to the meat mixture for a spicy variation.
- Top patties with cheese in the last few minutes for a melty finish.
- Serve with a fresh Greek salad or tzatziki for a complete meal.
- For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free ones or omit.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 patty + potato wedges)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
