Description
This Double Smashburger with feta and olive tapenade delivers bold Mediterranean flavor with crispy-edged beef patties, briny olives, tangy feta, and fresh lettuce, all stacked on a soft bun. It’s an elevated comfort food perfect for burger night. #smashburger
Ingredients
For the burgers:
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1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon butter or oil (for griddle)
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2 burger buns
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1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
For the olive tapenade:
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1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
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1/4 cup green olives with pimento
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2 tablespoons capers
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1 garlic clove
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Optional sides:
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Crispy tater tots
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Cold beer, soda, or sparkling beverage
Instructions
1. Make the tapenade:
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In a food processor, pulse together Kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice until finely chopped but still textured.
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Stir in crumbled feta and set aside.
2. Shape and smash patties:
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Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and roll into balls.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat, add butter or oil.
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Place two beef balls on the hot surface, smash them flat with a spatula, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook the burgers:
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Cook each patty for about 2 minutes per side until crispy and browned. Repeat with the remaining patties.
4. Assemble the burgers:
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Lightly toast buns if desired.
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Stack two patties per burger, top with shredded lettuce, and spoon on the feta olive tapenade.
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Add the top bun and press lightly.
5. Serve:
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Plate with a side of golden tater tots and your favorite chilled beverage.
Notes
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Swap feta with goat cheese for a tangier twist.
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Add tomato slices or pickled onions for extra texture.
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Serve with a garlicky aioli for dipping your tots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Burger
- Method: Griddling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Fusion
