More on burgers.... here's my favourite burger recipe - inspired by my best friend Amy - who stuffs her patties with greens both as a way to make them incredibly juicy and tender and to get some greens into her 5 year old.
Hidden Gems Burger Patties
makes 4 patties
1 lb - 100% grass fed ground beef (18% fat/medium works best)
1/4 small onion, minced
salt and pepper
1 or 2 leaves of kale - washed and chopped fairly fine
and/or small handful of flatleaf parsley or cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme or oregano or other herb you like the smell of
1 tablespoon salsa (optional)
Put the beef into a bowl. Use your washed hand to squish in the remaining ingredients (I love and hate this part at the same time), but add the greens slowly to be sure the patties can still hold together. Mix just until combined so the beef doesn't get too tough.
Shape into 4 patties. Press a divot into the centre of each patty (which prevents the burger from puffing out too much and helps even cooking).
Grill or pan fry the burger patties until a meat thermometer reads 155F in the centre.
Serve with all your favourite fixings. My favourite is good old yellow mustard, ketchup, a smear of mayo and a hefty scoop of my homemade sauerkraut.
here is a link to a visual burger making guide...
Enjoy!
