greek meat patties...(bifetki)

Name: GREEK MEAT PATTIES...(BIFETKI)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) ground beef......then minced.; 2 slice(s) bread, your choice......soak in water for 10 minutes !; 1 large egg........beaten; 1 large lemon........sliced.for serving; 1 tablespoon(s) mint ..... dried; 1 medium onion....grated and minced; tablespoon(s) oregano....., dried; 4-5 sprig(s) fresh parsley..... chopped to taste; 1 pinch(es) black pepper; 1 pinch(es) salt........to taste; 2 tablespoon(s) thyme....., dried

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Nancy J. Patrykus

Spokane, WA

Updated on Sep 27, 2013

Here is a delicious Greek Beef Pattie (BIFETKA)recipe you can make at home and enjoy. My Chicago Greek friend, Rose gave me this recipe in the 70s. She was a wonderful neighbor. This recipe is in her honor and for a taste of our yearly Greek Festival. Held at the HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. In Spokane, WA. Great food, dinners, crafts and dancing! etc.! Ladies of the church have been baking and planning for weeks! Homemade Greek goodies, and crafts for sale. This yearly event is always a sell out! It is worth a trip to here and stay the weekend! OPA! Nancy. 9/27/13

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Pan Fry

yield Family

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef......then minced.
2 slices bread, your choice......soak in water for 10 minutes !
1 large egg........beaten
1 large lemon........sliced.for serving
1 tablespoon mint ..... dried
1 medium onion....grated and minced
tablespoon oregano....., dried
4-5 sprigs fresh parsley..... chopped to taste
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch salt........to taste
2 tablespoons thyme....., dried

How To Make greek meat patties...(bifetki)

Step 1

Gather your spices. Chop and mince the onion. Set aside

Step 2

Cover 2 slices of bread with water. Let set for 10 minutes With your hands squeeze all the water out that you can. Discard the crusts. Set this mass in a strainer to drip while you prepare the next step.
Step 3

In a large bowl mix with your clean wet hands combine the meat, onions, spices, parsley, salt & pepper and the bread mixture. You can use bread of your choice. I used Dill Rye bread.
Step 4

Now add the beaten egg. Again mix very well with your hands. Let this mixture set for 1/2 hour.
Step 5

You can broil the patties, or cook on the outside grill, even fry gently.. Do not let them burn or burn!!!
Step 6

Serve on a platter, with cut lemons, and a little fresh parsley. For a dinner I like yellow rice, fresh tomatoes and cooked spinach to round out the meal. Don't forget the ozo!! OPA! now enjoy!
Step 7

Picture of The Greek Orthodox Church here in Spokane, WA.
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