Veal and Beef Burgers

Marry a Swedish meatball with an American hamburger and you wind up with Greek bifteki. The etymology of this singular dish is as convoluted as its description. The name comes from the French bifteck, a transliteration of the English beefsteak. There’s nothing remotely steak-like about Greek bifteki; it’s really more of a burger made with a mixture of ground veal, beef, and bread. If American burgers are characterized by their meatiness and chew, Greek bifteki ar