Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Burger Recipe

I've come to realize that there's no real 'recipe' when it comes to things like burgers. You can play around with the ingredients so much that nothing really stays fixed. You just need to find the right combination of ingredients, even though I find that almost any combination of ingredients (within limits) seems to work fine.


http://www.newfunnypictures.net/data/media/1/Eat%20more%20chicken.jpg

One recipe I've made numerous times that I like a lot is:

1 pound lean ground beef (or 1/2 pound beef & 1/2 pound pork)
1 egg
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Handful of oatmeal or breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh parsley
A squeeze of ketchup, mustard and some barbeque sauce
Finely chopped onions
I usually throw in some herbs and spices like oregano, seven spice, chili flakes etc. The more the better I find (again, within limits)
I like to also add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed - but this is optional, it just increases the Omega 3 content

Beat the egg, add the ingredients and make a nice mix before shaping them into either burgers or meatballs. This is even good just cooked on the skillet and thrown over some pasta for a really filling meal.

Really, the options are endless. You're basically making a meat mix and then you can do whatever you want with it. If I make these into burgers I'll slice up some avocado, tomato, onion and spinach and put them in a bun, and enjoy!

5 comments:

  1. Sounds really good GGG. This picture is cute and funny haha...

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  2. Great recipe Sharif! And I agree with Roshaney, awesome picture LOL (Y)

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  3. Nicole CASH MONIES HendricksSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    That burger, cushioned between two Boston creme doughnuts = CASH MONIES at next year's CNE

    What says you? Trust me, it will be good.

    We can even make one with Doritos. Doritos strategically placed between the burger and the bun. Oh man, I would be all over that. And if it's COOL RANCH flavoured...yes, that's the making of cardiac arrest, fo' sho'

    Or a burger with fries INSIDE it. SAY WHAT!!

    Where do I get these ideas?! I be ballin'... sometimes, I amaze myself. For real.

    Throw in an extra large Coke (don't even insult me with Pepsi), and we have the makings of the greatest day of life.

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  4. Ok, you reminded me of a burger joint that's INSANE!! Next time you are in Ottawa, you MUST go here...

    http://www.worksburger.com/

    Went to eat there last summer, after almost getting stranded in a canoe along the Rideau Canal (long story short, don't EVER go in a canoe with me). Thank God I didn't get stranded. Otherwise, I would have never have eaten the wickedly good Kamikaze!!!!

    And please, check out the menu: http://www.worksburger.com/pdf/menu.pdf

    Look for the DON CHERRY burger. The description will make you LOL for reals. Honest. It's on the first page...

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  5. Love the picture :) recipe sounds great,I also love doing burgers at home,you can play with the ingredients and even if you ad different ingredients every time it comes out very tasty.

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