Baked Biftekia with Fresh Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Greek-style baked beef patties infused with fresh mint and oregano, paired with a refreshing herb and tomato salad. This Greek recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, yellow onion, grated, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, grated
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp salt (for salad)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (for salad)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, mix 1 lb ground beef, 1 small grated yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 6 oval-shaped patties and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Brush each patty with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Bake the patties for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned on top.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently.
5. Step 5: Serve the hot biftekia patties alongside the fresh herb and tomato salad.